The United Nations has instituted an investigation into an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo last week that left seven peacekeepers dead.
![UN Resident Coordinator for-Malawi Ms. Maria Jose Torres Macho](http://www.faceofmalawi.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/UN-Resident-Coordinator-for-Malawi-Ms.-Maria-Jose-Torres-Macho-624x673.jpg)
UN Resident Coordinator, Marie Jose Torres made the announcement in Lilongwe on Wednesday when welcoming the remains of six Malawi Defense Force (MDF) soldiers that were killed in a military operation against rebels in DRC.
In his remarks, President Peter Mutharika said the soldiers died for a good cause of ensuring peace in Africa.
During the solemn occasion, a Tanzanian soldier sent a tribute to late Private Chancy Chitete who he said died while trying to save his life.