Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the attack against MINUSMA in Kidal [scroll down for French]

The Secretary-General strongly condemns ​the improvised explosive device attack today in Kidal against a convoy of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) conducting a search and detection operation for mines.
One peacekeeper from Guinea was killed in the attack.
The Secretary-General conveys his heartfelt condolences to the family of the victim and his brothers in arms, as well as to the people and authorities of Guinea.

Source: UN News