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ICYMI United Nations peacekeeping mission, MONUSCO, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has condemned the attack on a South African helicopter in Goma.

UN Oryx helicopter came under fire and a crew member was killed

An oryx helicopter came under fire and a crew member was killed with three others being wounded. The attack happened on Sunday as the helicopter was heading to the eastern city of Goma. Fighting has been raging between Congolese troops and rebels of the M23 movement in that region. MONUSCO has described the incident as unacceptable and must be condemned in the strongest terms possible.

Congolese Security Analyst, Remy Kasindi says, “According to our analysis, Rusayo is in an area that is in the Nyiragongo territory, which is close to the areas controlled by the M23. It’s also near our border with Rwanda. So for us, the shot came from there because the Congolese army has no reason to shoot down a UN helicopter.”

 

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They will have to answer for our SA🇿🇦 soldiers who die fighting rebels. 350🇿🇦💣 more are coming prepare.

This doest not require a diplomatic approach, one life taken is one too many, we need a full engagement military force, my only concern is the children, that's being deprived of their constitutional rights 'Enable to peace to prevail the necessary steps had to be taken'

You must first condemn USA and Europe for funding these black people to kill each other in Congo

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