UN Peacekeeper Killed in Central African Republic Amid Escalating Security Failures

The tragic death of Zambian peacekeeper Stephen Muloké Sachachoma during an attack by armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) marks yet another grim reminder of the volatility plaguing this conflict-ridden nation. On Friday, suspected Sudanese factions launched an assault on a United Nations patrol near CAR’s northern border village of Am-Sissia 1, killing Sachachoma and injuring a fellow peacekeeper. This incident is the third assault against the U.N. peacekeeping mission known as MINUSCA so far this year, highlighting not only the persistent threats posed by armed militias but also raising serious questions about the effectiveness and operational readiness...