Zambian soldier was killed and another wounded during a peacekeeping operation in the Central African Republic, a government official confirmed on Monday.
Ministry of Defense Permanent Secretary, Mambo Hamaundu said in a statement that, the soldier was killed last Friday when Zambian peacekeepers, part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission, came under fire.
He said the attack also left another Zambian soldier injured, adding that the soldier is currently in hospital receiving treatment.
“We are in touch with the United Nations and the two families to ensure that all processes are followed in the repatriation of the remains of the deceased soldier and the treatment of the wounded soldier,” he said.
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