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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
Statements | Spokesperson for the Secretary-General
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the killing of a MONUC contingent member near Bukavu yesterday. While the perpetrators of the incident remain unknown, he condemns in the strongest possible terms any attempts to deter MONUC from carrying out its mandate.
MONUC is carrying out a full investigation into the incident.