Pakistan peacekeeper killed in DR Congo ambush: UN

[A.Rafay]

UNITED NATIONS: Attackers killed a Pakistani peacekeeper in an ambush Tuesday in strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations announced.
UN leader Ban Ki-moon was “appalled” by the latest attack on UN peacekeepers and an investigation has been started, said spokesman Martin Nesirky.
The attack was staged in South Kivu province on a UN mission military convoy “by unidentified assailants,” Nesirky said.
Various armed groups operate in South Kivu but it is not a stronghold of the M23 group, which launched an offensive against DR Congo government forces and UN peacekeepers in North Kivu province late last year.
Ban “condemns in the strongest terms the killing of a Pakistani peacekeeper in this attack. He recalls that the killing of peacekeepers is a war crime that falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court,” said his spokesman.
The UN leader “offers his sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, and to the government of Pakistan.”
Ban called on the DR Congo government to “bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice,” Nesirky added.
Pakistan is a key contributor to the UN force in DR Congo, officially known as MONUSCO, which is one of the biggest in the world with more than 17,750 troops and military observers and 1,400 police.
The UN Security Council voted in March to create an additional intervention brigade of more than 2,500 troops in eastern DR Congo to take on armed groups such as M23.
The special force, the first to be given an offensive mandate, is expected to start deploying in coming weeks and will be made up of troops from South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania.

Pakistan peacekeeper killed in DR Congo ambush: UN – The Express Tribune


Innalilllahi wa Inna Illahi Rajeon
Rest in Peace

 

[Jango]

RIP brave soldier, may your sacrifice be acknowledged.

 

[M.harris]

rest in peace

 

[tarrar]

RIP for the brave jawan.

 

[Parul]

May the soul of Brave Soldier Rest In Peace...

 

[Devil Soul]

Innalilllahi wa Inna Illahi Rajeon

 

[Devil Soul]

Two suspects arrested for ambushing Pakistani peacekeeper in DR Congo: Officials
By AFP / APP Published: May 9, 2013

BUKAVU: Two people suspected of being involved in an ambush on a United Nations convoy, in which a Pakistani peacekeeper was killed in the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, were arrested on Wednesday just as Pakistan called for a swift probe in to the matter.
“Two people suspected of the attack against a United Nations convoy have just been arrested in Walungu,” said Augustin Kazadi, a local administrator of the eastern town.
The information was confirmed by the governor of the South Kivu province, Marcellin Cishambo, who said that traditional chiefs from the region where the attack took place were assisting police.
A spokesperson for the peacekeeping, or blue-helmet, force in DR Congo, officially known as MONUSCO, said the two final vehicles in the convoy were attacked by about ten men.
“These armed persons tried to take hostage a blue-helmet and in an exchange of fire which followed, three peacekeepers were injured and one of them succumbed to his wounds,” said Alao Billiaminou, adding that the two others were not seriously injured.
UN spokesperson Martin Nesirky said the organisation’s leader Ban Ki-moon was “appalled” by the latest attack on UN peacekeepers and an investigation had started.
Various armed groups operate in South Kivu but it is not a stronghold of the M23 rebel group, which launched an offensive against DR Congo government forces and UN peacekeepers in North Kivu province late last year.
Ban condemned “in the strongest terms” the killing of the Pakistani peacekeeper, his spokesman said.
The killing of peacekeepers is “a war crime that falls under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court,” he added.
The UN leader “offers his sincerest condolences and sympathy to the family of the victim, and to the government of Pakistan.”
Ban called on the DR Congo government to “bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice,” Nesirky added.
Pakistan is a key contributor to MONUSCO, which is one of the biggest UN peacekeeping forces in the world with more than 17,750 troops and military observers and 1,400 police.
The UN Security Council voted in March to create an additional intervention brigade of more than 2,500 troops in eastern DR Congo to take on armed groups such as M23.
The special force, the first to be given an offensive mandate, is expected to start deploying in coming weeks and will be made up of troops from South Africa, Malawi and Tanzania.
Pakistan wants swift probe of incident
Pakistan on Wednesday called for an immediate investigation of the targeted attack on the UN peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo that resulted in the death of a Pakistani junior commissioned officer.
“This attack should be swiftly investigated and perpetrators brought to justice,” Ambassador Masood Khan told the Security Council, which earlier condemned in “the strongest terms” the attack and attempted hostage taking by “unidentified assailants” against a MONUSCO (United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo) military convoy moving in South Kivu.
“We look forward to the results of the investigations of this attack as well as follow up action by the Group of Experts on DRC for possible designation of individual and entities responsible for this attack under the sanctions regime in line with the resolution 2078(2012),” the Pakistani envoy said.
“Such incidents”, he added, “do not deter our resolve to implement MONUSCO’s mandate. Pakistan remains fully committed to the goals of peace and stability in the Eastern DRC and the wider region and its peacekeepers will continue to take all measures to protect civilians in their area of responsibility as well as to ensure safety and security of all MONUSCO peacekeepers and installations by all means”.

 

[Koovie]

Rest in Peace

 

[That Guy]

The sacrifices that Pakistan has made for the rest of the world, it is sad, but Pakistan must march on. Without Pakistani peacekeepers that number in the thousands, the world would be a lot worse off and there would be a lot more dead.

 

[Xestan]

Pakistani peacekeeping soldier martyred in Congo named

[Terminal X Desk]

A Pakistan Army soldier who embraced martyrdom in an ambush while returning to camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been named by military officials.

According to the officials, Subedar* Tanvir was traveling in a logistic convoy back to camp in South Kivu province of the African country when his group was ambushed by unknown armed militants.

UN Secretary General was "appalled" by the attack, calling it "a war crime". While offering condolences to the family of the martyred soldier and the Government of Pakistan, Ban called on the Congo government "to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice", as quoted by spokesman Martin Nesirky.

*Subedar is a historical rank in the Indian Army, ranking below British commissioned officers and above non-commissioned officers. The rank was otherwise equivalent to a British lieutenant.

Terminal X: Pakistani peacekeeping soldier martyred in Congo named

 

[Last Hope]

Namaz-e-Janaza of a Pakistan Army Peace Keeper, Subedar Tanveer Hussain who embraced shahadat in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 7th May 2013 in a fire fight when an Armed rebel group Ambushed a logistic convoy of Pakistani Peace Keeping Contingent, while en route to its camp, was offered at his native village Nakka Kahut, Tehsil Talagang, Distt: Chakwal today. Subedar Tanveer Hussain was buried with full military honour.

It may be mentioned that Pakistan Army troops have been rendering valuable services in various UN Peacekeeping Operations since 1960. At present more than 8000 officers and men of Pakistan Army are deployed as peacekeepers in different parts of the World. Up till now, 135 Pakistani Peacekeepers have sacrificed their lives while maintaining peace around the globe.

A large number of military personnel, relative of shaheed and locals offered Namaz-e-Janaza for the departed soul.

Namaz-e-Janaza of a Pakistan Army Peace keeper, Subedar Tanveer Hussain who embraced shahadat in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on 7th May 2013 was offered at his native village Nakka Kahut, Tehsil Talagang, Distt: Chakwal on Tuesday. (14-5-2013)