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UN condemns killing of Tunisian peacekeeper in Central African Republic
Summary
The UN condemned the killing of a Tunisian peacekeeper near Zobacinda and urged the Central African authorities to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice; the victim was named as Saifedean Hamrita, 28.
The United Nations condemned the killing of a Tunisian peacekeeper serving with the UN multidimensional integrated stabilization mission in the Central African Republic and called on national authorities to investigate and bring those responsible to justice.
The UN spokesperson said the casualty occurred during the night of Feb. 11 near the village of Zobacinda and that the secretary‑general recalled attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. The spokesperson identified the peacekeeper as Saifedean Hamrita, age 28, from Tunisia, and extended condolences to his family, friends and the mission.
The UN called on Central African authorities to “spare no effort in identifying the perpetrators of this tragedy so that they can be brought to justice swiftly,” and said the full UN statement is available online. No further operational details or suspects were provided in the briefing.
