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UN helicopter attacked in Congo-Kinshasa, at least 4 wounded

Dugu, Congo-Kinshasa - Members of a peacekeeping unit

At least four people belonging to a UN peacekeeping unit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo-Kinshasa, formerly known as Zaire and ex-Belgian colony) have been injured yesterday when the helicopter on which they were flying has been attacked by armed guerrilla. The news has been reported by Madnodje Mounoubai, spokesman for the UN mission in the African country. The four men have been flown...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1111937
Rome, Italy, 11/27/2009 16:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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