China Discovers the Price of Global Power: Soldiers Returning in Caskets
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Corporal Li Lei, a Chinese peacekeeper in South Sudan, was killed by a rocket-propelled grenade on his 22nd birthday after sending a hopeful WeChat message for his comrades' safety. His death highlights the dangers faced by peacekeeping forces in conflict zones.
Key points from this article:
- The incident occurred in Juba, South Sudan, where a firefight between government forces and rebels threatened the U.N. compound.
- How the attack on Cpl. Li's armored vehicle resulted in his death and the subsequent death of his colleague, Sgt. Yang Shupeng, underscores the perilous conditions for peacekeepers.
- Why this matters is that it draws attention to the risks faced by Chinese peacekeeping forces and the ongoing violence in South Sudan.
China Discovers the Price of Global Power: Soldiers Returning in Caskets
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On his 22nd birthday, Corporal Li Lei sent a WeChat update from a United Nations compound in South Sudan. A firefight between government forces and rebels had erupted in the capital, Juba, and threatened to engulf the camp where his Chinese peacekeeping force was standing guard. His birthday wish, sent on the messaging app on July 8 […]
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