World News in Brief: Peacekeeper Killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo Latest, Preventing Violent Extremism
February 12, 2025, 12:00
Peacekeeper Killed in CAR
A peacekeeper from Burundi was killed and two others injured in an ambush by suspected rebels in the Central African Republic (CAR) on Saturday, February 11. The attack occurred near the town of Bambari, where the peacekeepers were part of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The rebels are believed to be part of the Union for Peace in Central Africa (UPC), a rebel group that has been active in the region for several years.
Gaza and DR Congo Latest
The death toll from the latest round of violence in the Gaza Strip has risen to 10, including a 5-year-old girl, after Israeli airstrikes targeted militant positions in response to rocket fire from Gaza. The Palestinian Health Ministry said that more than 100 people have been injured in the violence. Meanwhile, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), government forces have launched a major offensive against the M23 rebel group in the eastern part of the country. The offensive began on Friday, February 10, and has reportedly met with some success, with the Congolese army capturing several rebel positions.
Preventing Violent Extremism
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for increased efforts to prevent violent extremism. The resolution, which was adopted unanimously on Friday, February 10, stresses the need to address the root causes of violent extremism, such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination. The resolution also calls for increased cooperation between member states in sharing information and best practices on preventing violent extremism.
Additional Information:
- The peacekeeper killed in the CAR was identified as Corporal Jean-Claude Nshimiyimana.
- The Israeli airstrikes in Gaza were in response to a rocket attack on the southern Israeli city of Sderot.
- The M23 rebel group in DR Congo is led by General Sultani Makenga, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes.
- The UN resolution on preventing violent extremism was sponsored by France and the United Kingdom.
World News in Brief: Peacekeeper killed in CAR, Gaza and DR Congo latest, preventing violent extremism
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