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 The UN Secretary-General has called for action to ensure accountability for “heinous attacks” in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday that left a Rwandan peacekeeper dead and another wounded. Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the coordinated assaults near the capital, Bangui, which were carried out by unidentified armed combatants. strongly condemns today’s attacks by unidentified armed combatants on Central African national defense and security forces, and near . A peacekeeper from Rwanda 🇷🇼 was killed and another injured. — MINUSCA (@UN_CAR)The UN mission in the country, , reported that some armed elements were killed, while others were arrested and weapons seized.  “The Secretary-General recalls that attacks against United Nations peacekeepers may constitute a war crime,” his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, in a statement. “The UN chief has called on the authorities to take all the necessary measures to ensure accountability for these heinous attacks.” Violence has flared in parts of the CAR surrounding presidential and legislative elections held in late December, forcing thousands to flee their homes or to neighbouring countries.  The early morning attacks on Wednesday occurred in the outskirts of the capital and targeted two army brigades, according to media reports. “The attack was repelled by the peacekeepers, together with the Central African armed forces,” Vladimir Monteiro, the spokesperson, said in a statement translanted from French. “MINUSCA strongly condemns the attacks by the anti-Balaka, UPC, 3R and MPC coalition armed groups and their political allies, including former President François Bozizé,” he said.  “The Mission holds them responsible for the consequences of this violence on the civilian population and stresses that attacks against peacekeepers can be considered as war crimes and prosecuted.” The Secretary-General also expressed concern over continued destabilization efforts by armed groups in the CAR. He called on all parties to stop violence and engage in meaningful dialogue, and underlined the UN’s commitment to ongoing peace efforts.♦ Receive daily updates directly in your inbox - to a topic.♦ Download the UN News app for your or devices.

 The UN Secretary-General has called for action to ensure accountability for “heinous attacks” in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Wednesday that left a Rwandan peacekeeper dead and another wounded. Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the coordinated assaults near the capital, Bangui, which were carried out by unidentified armed combatants. strongly condemns today’s attacks by unidentified armed combatants on Central African national defense and security forces, and near . A peacekeeper from Rwanda 🇷🇼 was killed and another injured. — MINUSCA (@UN_CAR)The UN mission in the country, ,...

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