http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/b ... d-dead-carWed, 10 May 2017
Three Cambodian peacekeepers missing in action have been found dead following a deadly guerrilla ambush in the Central African Republic, officials confirmed this morning.
The bodies of quality control assistant Seang Norin, 35, excavator driver assistant Mom Tola, 31, and medical staffer Mao Eng, 37, were located and handed over after a negotiation between a church group and the Anti-Balaka terrorist group, said Kosal Malinda, spokesperson for Cambodia’s National Centre for Peacekeeping Forces (NPMEC).
Their bodies were found two kilometres from the site where their compatriot, Im Sam, was killed in an attack on Monday night. Hun Sen, in a speech at Koh Pich commemorating Veteran's Day, confirmed the news of the deaths.
"We do not surrender to any terrorism and we do not surrender to any attack," Hun Sen said.
He added Cambodia could not step back from peacekeeping operations but would instead commit more troops to war-ravaged countries.
He said the three were likely captured in the ambush and killed later. Their bodies were handed over around 10pm Cambodian time last night – around 4pm in the CAR.
“We are waiting for a casualty report…the bodies will be taken to Bangui [the capital] later today,” Malinda said.
A UN press release confirmed a fourth peacekeeper – believed to be a Moroccan – was still missing in action.
During an exchange of fire near the village of Yogofongo, 20 kilometres from Bangassou, Sam and eight Anti-Balaka elements were killed on Monday night, with a number of people wounded on both sides.
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA, Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, extended his “deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family of the victims,” and expressed his “immense gratitude for the work and sacrifices of the peacekeepers in the Central African Republic".
Three missing Cambodian peacekeepers found dead in CAR
Three missing Cambodian peacekeepers found dead in CAR
Very sad news.
"The final straw actually involved my mortal enemy vladimir, who you may or may not know is an insufferable, overposting asshat."
sad, even more so when considering they or their family forked out $3-6000 for the honour to go on the 'list' for a $1500 a month UN salary*
source: army b-i-l who wanted to go, an army clerk who moonlights as a teacher and a low ranked general who pockets a portion and hands the rest up.
source: army b-i-l who wanted to go, an army clerk who moonlights as a teacher and a low ranked general who pockets a portion and hands the rest up.
Massive stalker
which will generously be shared amongst the higher to lower ranked generals before trickling down to the family.
Massive stalker
I heard on the radio the other day that one was beheaded and 3 were missing, then were later found dead. That is too bad. I wanted to know where any other Cambodian UN peacekeepers are deployed. I know there were some in South Sudan previously. Is that info public?
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wi ... c-47290536
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
http://abcnews.go.com/International/wi ... c-47290536
Already posted here...
http://www.khmer440.com/chat_forum/view ... 14&t=59893
http://www.khmer440.com/chat_forum/view ... 14&t=59893
"The final straw actually involved my mortal enemy vladimir, who you may or may not know is an insufferable, overposting asshat."
I wanted to know where any other Cambodian UN peacekeepers are deployed. I know there were some in South Sudan previously. Is that info public?
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
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Not to make light of the tragic death of Cambodian soldiers, but I'm currently visiting the US. I find it quite horrifying. Slept though a police raid this morning. No warrant, searched the house and garage looking for a truant high school student who doesn't even live here, just uses this address to attend a good school.
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I went there in December. Dude to a flight cancellation/delay my plans got screwed up and I only had 24 hours there so I just visited Bangui, the capital. Lots of UN vehicles and staff around. I walked around the city for about three hours, took some photos, got robbed of a mostly drunk 500ml bottle of water that was snatched out of my hand on the street. Not sure if the guy was after the water or the empty bottle.backhome wrote:I heard on the radio the other day that one was beheaded and 3 were missing, then were later found dead. That is too bad. I wanted to know where any other Cambodian UN peacekeepers are deployed. I know there were some in South Sudan previously. Is that info public?
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
I think South Sudan is more horrifying right now. And probably Syria, though I haven't been there yet.
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Your people let the police into the house without a warrant? That's disappointing.GB8 wrote: No warrant, searched the house and garage looking for a truant high school student who doesn't even live here, just uses this address to attend a good school.
The police are lucky they came in the morning. If they showed up after 2 p.m. or whenever you get out of bed I'm sure you would have kicked some ass.
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Whilst a fun story, I don't see how this is even slightly relevant to the thread.
Normally there is some kind of a connection, even if you have to squint and turn your head sideways to see it.
Normally there is some kind of a connection, even if you have to squint and turn your head sideways to see it.
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Yeah, I don't get it either. Way off-topic, it should be moved to the 3AM thread.
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The first one killed wasn't beheaded, he was shot. Khmer media have been claiming he was beheaded and showing photos of ISIS in the ME, even though this incident had nothing to do with Daesh
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Of course it's public, they're UN missions. Do you think the Cambodian military has black sites all over the world?backhome wrote:I wanted to know where any other Cambodian UN peacekeepers are deployed. I know there were some in South Sudan previously. Is that info public?
Central African Republic looks like a dreadful place. Is that one that gavinmac has already been too? Mustn't be a more horrifying place than that?
I think they might still be some in Lebanon. A lot of them have served there in the past and the mission is ongoing. Or maybe they've shifted them all to the CAR. You can use Google and find out which troops are posted where, not exactly complicated.
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