Al Qaeda says conducted Mali raid that killed China peacekeeperAl Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on two United Nations' sites in northern Mali where a peacekeeper from China and three civilians were killed and over a dozen others wounded. "He reiterates the long-standing demand to ensure that MINUSMA forces are adequately equipped to operate in a dangerous and unpredictable environment such as Mali," Dujarric said. Bamako: Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an attack on two United Nations' sites in northern Mali where a peacekeeper from China and three civilians were killed and over a dozen others wounded. He said recent attacks have killed 12 peacekeepers in Mali, adding that Ban would submit proposals to the Security Council in the coming days on strengthening MINUSMA's "posture and capabilities." Updated Thu, June 2nd 2016 at 09:15 GMT +3China's Foreign Ministry said four of its peacekeepers were injured in Mali and called for an investigation.

Source: Standard Digital June 01, 2016 22:41 UTC