Pakistan
UN Chief expresses condolence over martyrdom of Pakistani soldier in Congo
So far, 171 Pakistani peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN missions
Geneva: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deepest condolence over the martyrdom of Pakistani soldier Havaldar Babar Siddique in a militant attack during his deployment at the UN peacekeeping mission in Republic of Congo.
In a statement in New York UN Secretary General's spokesman, Stephane Dujarric said the UN chief strongly condemns the attack and called on the Congolese authorities to investigate this incident and swiftly bring those responsible to justice.
Havaldar Siddique embraced martyrdom on Friday when his company's base in Minembwe, South Kiv, came under fire from Twirwaneho combatants.
So far, 171 Pakistani peacekeepers have laid down their lives during various UN missions around the world.
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