One UN peacekeeper died and eight people injured in clashes with armed men in Bangui.

The United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon has expressed the determination of the organization to support authorities of the Central African Republic  fight crime, impunity  and ensure the successful end of the transition period in accordance with the UN Multidimensional Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA).

Ban Ki-moon responded to the killing of  a UN peacekeeper and injuring of eight other people in the  capital, Bangui on Sunday, August 2, 2015 in clashes with armed men, news agencies reported citing  a UN statement. RFI reports say, the UN troops and the Police force of the Central African Republic launched  an operation following a court order to arrest one of  the  faction leaders of the  ex-Seleka armed group in the Muslim dominated neighbourhood of PK5  in  the capital Bangui.  The leader was wanted in connection with various crimes and violations. As the peacekeepers and policemen got nearer to the area, armed men opened fire on them  as well as  used grenades.  In the cross fire one peacekeeper was killed,  at least eight people were  injured and a MINUSCA vehicle was  seriously damaged. The UN Secretary General has called on the perpetrators of the macabre acts to be taken to court as fast as possible.

The transition Minister of Security in the Central African Republic, Dominique Saïd Paguindji reportedly said that the operation to arrest the suspected criminal was on course. He said when calm and security must have returned, it will be possible to draw a balance sheet on the side of the MINUSCA and police force of the Central African Republic. Inhabitants of PK5  reportedly told news agencies that tension was still high, stating that shops, hardware shops, warehouses and markets were still closed by August 3, 2015. They said that during Sunday’s cross-fire, stray bullets wounded many civilians.