UN Peacekeeping head Jean-Pierre Lacroix has thanked India and other countries contributing troops to the UN operation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where three peacekeepers were killed last week.
Rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23) took control of the city ‘Goma’ in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Fighting has intensified in various parts of the city, including areas near the border with Rwanda. Some sources reported that the rebels gained the upper hand after capturing Mount Goma.
The 1,114 Indian troops and 160 police personnel were reported safe after two South African and one Uruguayan peacekeepers were killed by the M23 rebel group.
UN Peacekeeping head Lacroix yesterday said that they really admire the resilience, fortitude, determination and commitment of the peacekeepers. Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on the Rwandan military to stop supporting the M23 rebel group and withdraw from Congo.
