Italian ambassador to DR Congo dies after UN convoy attacked

The Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a military policeman travelling with him have been killed in an attack on a United Nations convoy in eastern DRC, the Italian foreign ministry said in a statement.

The convoy was attacked on Monday near the town of Kanyamahoro at approximately 10:15am (08:15 GMT) as part of a kidnap attempt, the Virunga National Park told Reuters.

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[TT-fekm]

Tragic news, my condolences to both the Italian ambassador and the military policeman's family and loved ones. Rest in peace.

[alimadi]

Who actually does that it’s a flipping FOOD convoy!!

[bonfacefundafunda]

How can this perpetual insecurity in Eastern DRC be permanently addressed? So many lives have been taken in this unstable region of DRC

[sambaprojectllc]

RIP Ambassador Attanasio and his brave colleagues..Hope MONUSCO can quickly find out who was resposible and apprehend the perpetratprs of this cowardly attack .

[fastingislife]

What was he doing in a dangerous area?

People aren’t asking the right questions 👀

[EKStoriesHD]

Who was he why did they kill him. Like what was the motivation if it is known. What's Italy and the Congo's current relationship prior to the murder?

[kebbehedrissa]

All the problem is about the resources this is very sad

[maryclynch]

My thoughts and prayers are for the family of a man, who was trying to help the country.

[jeromebyiza]

Nothing to blame Congolese government . Where was he going in the first place?? How do an ambassador go to a danger zone area without country soldier security?? Maybe he went undercover to buy diamonds and gold, he probably didn't agree with the seller on the price then he lost his life!!🙄

What about the African driver who died as well ??

[kenfu]

nato could move in now, in that trouble spot congo wich is distableized by france
and why italys government and secret service let their ambassador move freely without any specialy forces.

[SS-yvcq]

Who has a bone to pick with Italy, of all places?
RIP to the ambassador and the assistant and condolences to the family of the bereaved.

[DJ-oylu]

John 14:27(KJV) Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

[kyotopapa]

The Rwandese governmental force wo are controlling this region of the DRC could highly be behind this attack.

[suleimansuleiman]

"" "You take their MINERALS and YOU give them WEAPONS to kill each others" so what goes around comes around, Good journey Mr Ambassador

[aditrt]

We truly sympathize to the deceased family.
R.I.P

[madiala]

Jesus!!!
I feel so bad!!!

African militia's and rebels are ruining the continent!!!
I hope this doesn't affect relations between the two countries

[gpollack]

EU get out of Africa, Africa unite I'm begging you

[justdogood]

Was the ambassador, using diplomatic cover, distributing food aid or weapons aid?

[MrMaboboz]

So all these wealthy western countries just happen to have ambassadors in one of the most volatile and dangerous countries in the world. Why I wonder?

[bernardwanjohi]

Wait until you hear some coalition force land there