Rebels attacked a United Nations convoy in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing two peacekeepers.
Four more peacekeepers are missing following the Wednesday ambush that also left 13 other peacekeepers wounded.
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The United Nations said in a news release that the attack that took place in Beni targeted peacekeepers and those who lost their lives were Tanzanians.
Gunmen had a day earlier forced down a United Nations helicopter that was carrying the mission’s commander which however landed safely.
A United Nations team is on the ground supporting the local army as it battles Ugandan rebels in the restive eastern Congo.
According to the United Nations, the Uganda-based Allied Democratic Forces has attacked villages in eastern Congo and killed residents in recent months.
