Vatican condemns attacks against UN peacekeepers

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Following an attack in Mali in which three UN peacekeepers were killed and five others were injured, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations expresses condolences and condemns all attacks against peacekeepers, upholding their vital role to provide stability and safety. By Linda BordoniSpeaking on behalf of the Holy See, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia expressed his condolences to Senegal and to MINUSMA for the deaths of three peacekeepers in central Mali, and appealed for justice. “The Holy See condemns all attacks against UN peacekeepers and urges that the perpetrators are brought to justice.”MINUSMA, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, is one of the most dangerous peace operations for “blue helmets”. Since its establishment in 2013, 168 peacekeepers have lost their lives in hostile acts. Tribute to peacekeepers who have lost their livesIn conclusion, Archbishop Caccia expressed the sorrow and gratitude of the Holy See “for all those peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.”
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