May 10, 2017 12:51 PM

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Four UN peacekeepers killed in Central African Republic

UN says, its four peace-keepers have been found dead and one remains missing after an attack on a convoy in the Central African Republic (CAR). <br/><br/>In a statement, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) said, four peace-keepers were killed and eight more injured in the attack by fighters of the anti-Balaka armed group near Yogofongo village, about 470 kilometers from the capital Bangui. <br/><br/>UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has condemned the killing and called on all parties in the CAR to cease violence and work together towards the stability of the country. <br/><br/>The violence comes just days after five international agencies temporarily suspended operations in the northern region of the war-torn country citing attacks on humanitarian workers by armed groups.<br/><br/>CAR has been plagued by conflict since early 2013, when mainly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power, triggering reprisals by Christian "anti-Balaka" militias.

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