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1 peacekeeper killed, 11 wounded in C. Africa attack:UN

AFP United Nations

Last Updated : Apr 03 2018 | 10:30 PM IST

A peacekeeper was killed and 11 others were wounded when a UN base came under attack today in the Central African Republic, the UN spokesman said.

Anti-balaka fighters attacked the temporary base in Tagbara, near the southern city of Bambari, triggering "several hours of exchange of fire," aid UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric.

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First Published: Apr 03 2018 | 10:30 PM IST