Statement UNA Tanzania on Tanzanian Soldiers Killed in Darfur On13th July 2013

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 ******************************************************************************STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION OF TANZANIA ON THEKILLING OF SEVEN PEACEKEEPERS IN DARFUR The United Nations Association of Tanzania is profoundly saddened by the death of seven peacekeepers and is concerned for the fourteen other soldiers who remain wounded by theambush by armed assailants on the UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) convoy on themorning of 13

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July 2013.The United Nations Association conveys its deepest condolences to the Government of theUnited Republic of Tanzania, the Tanzania Armed Forces and the bereaved families.The United Nations Association of Tanzania reiterates the UN Secretary General’s affirmation incondemning the atrocious attack and in expecting that urgent action will be taken by theGovernment of Sudan to bring the perpetrators to justice.The United Nations Association of Tanzania also wishes to call for continued and unwaveringsupport of Tanzania to United Nations Peace Missions. This act should only strengthen our resolve and commitment to the course of Peace and Justice in Africa and beyond