9 Bangladeshi UN Peacekeepers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

[sasa]

9 UN Peacekeepers Killed in Democratic Republic of Congo By VOA News
25 February 2005

The United Nations mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo says up to nine peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush.

The U.N says unidentified gunmen attacked the troops earlier Friday, during a patrol in Congo's volatile northeastern region of Ituri. All those who died are from Bangladesh. Several other U.N. troops are wounded or missing.

Thousands of U.N. troops are in Congo to help oversee the transition from a five year long war which ended in a series of peace deals in 2003.

Although the war is over, eastern Congo remains volatile with sporadic violence among various ethnic groups and the Congolese army and dissident soldiers.

http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-02-25-voa27.cfm

Edited on, February 25, 2005, 5:31 PM GMT, by sasa.

[Shehwar]

Thats horrible..!!...It has been just about 4 months since my dad came back from UN mission from that very place...I'm lost for words really...

[al]

its sad. My wife's friend's husband was killed in the plan accident that was bringing them back for EID last year at sierra leon. Now this! iNNA.Lillahe ... Rajeon. May Allah bless the departed souls

[Cricket46]

Very sad, indeed.

[TigerFan]

Inna lillah... may allah place them in heaven. they died protecting innocent people.

[Hasib]

This is sad news... these guys were true heros... Inna Lilahi wa Inna lilahi rajiun

[bdmoderator]

Thats a very shocking news. Our Army is our proud. They are sacrificing their life for peace. This is a heart breaking news. Our Army were doing very good job in UN Missions and also they are very successful.

[Spitfire_x86]

Edited on, February 26, 2005, 1:42 PM GMT, by Spitfire_x86.

[little_master]

I was just wordless hearing this news from my friend first.
Captain Shahid Ashraf Khan, the officer in charge was my friend.
He was a Cadet of Rajshahi Cadet College and joined Bangladesh Army in 1992/93 batch. After just 2 days of the day the incident occurred, he supposed to be in vacation and traveled Europe. He had the air ticket and everything was ready to get him back to BD after travelling Europe. But the Congo militia put him to death. He was from Bogra. He was just 30.
May Allah rest his/their souls in peace.

[Huda]

no peace in our own country and troop in DR Congo, that is sad in it self

[shaoun]

its sad to hear that. i prey for these brave soldiers soul. may Allah sent them to heaven. they were just doing there jobs i really dont know why they are there in the first place.

[Shehwar]

They are there as United Nations force And are considered as THE BEST force among the United Nations forces...So we atleast have one aspect which we Bangladeshis can be really proud of apart from cricket...May Allah bless their departed souls...

[Zunaid]

From the Daily Star

[Pundit]

Thanks Dr. Z . The pics definitely put things more in perspective.

But also, being atypical of myself, I have to ask, where the SHAMS K. mourners of this board are ?

But lets not get distracted !

Edited on, February 27, 2005, 4:21 PM GMT, by Pundit.
Reason: Typo

[Arnab]

Pundit, how would you scale your personal sadness/respect for the following kinds of people?

1. A rickshawala caught in a crossfire while earning his living.
2. A peacekeeper troop killed in an ambush.
3. A lawmaker assasinated by terrorists.

Are they (they= the particular "measurements" of your respect) all equal? Is there any precedence? Why or why not?

Edited on, February 27, 2005, 7:11 PM GMT, by Arnab.

[Pundit]

Sorry Arnab, my friend ! Not this time. As I said, lets not get distracted.

- P

[Zunaid]

Originally posted by Pundit
Sorry Arnab, my friend ! Not this time. As I said, lets not get distracted.

- P

But, but (splutters a bemused z) .... why the distracting quip about Kibria mourners?

[rimjumana]

Originally posted by little_master
I was just wordless hearing this news from my friend first.
Captain Shahid Ashraf Khan, the officer in charge was my friend.
He was a Cadet of Rajshahi Cadet College and joined Bangladesh Army in 1992/93 batch. After just 2 days of the day the incident occurred, he supposed to be in vacation and traveled Europe. He had the air ticket and everything was ready to get him back to BD after travelling Europe. But the Congo militia put him to death. He was from Bogra. He was just 30.
May Allah rest his/their souls in peace.

being an ex-cadet of RCC, I feel sorry for him and for his family. few of friends from army, navy are still in these countries. may allah help them to live a peachful life there.
tschuss!

[little_master]

Thanks rimjumana.
please see your u2u.

Edited on, February 28, 2005, 12:10 PM GMT, by little_master.

[Dawah]

These Amry officers are our heroes, gave life in the line of duty for the country.

[Hasib]

This is an old article bt it shows we r the best UN peacekeeping country...

The Cream of UN Peacekeepers

[Zobair]

Heart-breaking news! From Him we come to Him we must return.

[reverse_swing]

March 1, 2005
Bangladesh Peacekeepers: Bangladeshi military officers stand before the coffins of U.N. peacekeeping soldiers, as a show of respect, in Dhaka March 1,2005. Bangladesh will observe a day of mourning on Tuesday for its nine UN peacekeeping soldiers killed in Congo last week, the government said.

-Hindustan Times




-Ajkerkagoj

Edited on, March 2, 2005, 12:30 AM GMT, by reverse_swing.

[Hasib]

new news on the thing... and its disgusting...

UN troops tortured and mutilated

[Hasib]

-monuc.org