The Rwandan army says it is “deeply saddened” by the death of one of its soldiers killed by “armed elements” while on patrol with UN forces in the Central African Republic.
The UN says in a statement The attack on the forces happened in Haute-Kotto province north-east of CAR,.
Rwandans make up around 2,000 soldiers out of the 17,000 UN peacekeepers in CAR.
“Three armed elements were killed and one captured,” it continues.
Rwanda also has around 2,000 troops in CAR sent on a bilateral agreement.
These troops, along with Russian Wagner mercenaries, played a key role in repelling rebels who threatened to capture the capital, Bangui, in 2021.