Darfur Peacekeeper dies in road traffic accident.June 11, 2009 (EL-FASHER) -- The joint UN and African Union African Union (AU), international organization established in 2002 by the nations of the former Organization of African Unity (OAU). The AU is the successor organization to the OAU, with greater powers to promote African economic, social, and political integration, mission in Darfur says one of its peacekeepers died during a road traffic accident in the South Darfur South Darfur (Arabic: جنوب دارفور; transliterated: Janob Darfor) is one of the 26 wilayat or capital of Nyala nyala: see bushbuck. nyala Slender antelope (Tragelaphus angasi) of South Africa having a crest of hair along the back from head to tail and standing 3.5 ft (110 cm). yesterday while on official duty. A statement by the peacekeepers says the military officer died Thursday in the Mission hospital. An investigation is ongoing, the UNAMID UNAMID United Nations - African Union Mission in Darfur said. He died peacekeeper was part of a confidence-building patrol. During the return to the mussuib, he fell from the team's vehicle while it was on the move, about 5 km from Force Operating Base in Nyala. The officer was not identified by name or nationality. "Particulars of the deceased are being withheld at the moment until next of kin The blood relatives entitled by law to inherit the property of a person who dies without leaving a valid will, although the term is sometimes interpreted to include a relationship existing by reason of marriage. Cross-references Descent and Distribution. is notified," said the peacekeeping mission . The peacekeeping force has been in Darfur for more than a year. Since, at least a dozen peacekeepers have been killed in different attacks. (ST) Copyright 2003-2009 SudanTribune - All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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