STATEMENT BY MINISTER PETTIGREW ON THE KILLING OF PEACEKEEPERS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

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February 26, 2005 No. 36 Foreign Affairs Minister Pierre Pettigrew today issued the following statement regarding an attack by militias on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). The attack took place in the Ituri district in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). At least nine Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and 11 wounded during the ambush. “I vigorously condemn this horrific attack against UN peacekeepers. On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my condolences to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, to the families of the victims and to the Government of Bangladesh. “The targeting of UN personnel serving in the eastern Congo in the name of peace is completely unacceptable. The Ituri militias must put an immediate end to their terrible acts of violence. Further, the Government of the DRC must make every effort to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for the slaughter. “Canada encourages MONUC, the largest peacekeeping mission in the world at this time, in its efforts and in its vital role in Congo’s transition process, where it is doing much to stabilize the situation.” - 30 - For further information, media representatives may contact: Sébastien Théberge Director of Communications Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs (613) 995-1851 Media Relations Office Foreign Affairs Canada (613) 995-1874 http://www.international.gc.ca

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STATEMENT BY MINISTER PETTIGREW ON THE KILLING OF PEACEKEEPERS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO

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