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UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan
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UN chief strongly condemns fatal attack on peacekeepers in South Sudan

From Times of Oman · () English

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  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned an ambush on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan's Jonglei State.
  • The attack killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others, along with several South Sudanese personnel and UN civilian staff.
  • Guterres called for prompt investigations into the attack, warning that assaults on peacekeepers can constitute war crimes.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a strong condemnation of an ambush that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others in South Sudan's Jonglei State. The attack targeted a patrol of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and also injured two South Sudanese police officers and two UN civilian staff.

The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest possible terms Monday's ambush by unidentified armed individuals on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei State in South Sudan.

— UN Spokesperson Stephane DujarricAttributing the condemnation to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The ambush by unidentified armed individuals occurred on Monday. In a statement issued by UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres expressed his deep condolences to the families of the deceased and their governments, extending wishes for a swift recovery to those injured.

Emphasizing the gravity of the incident, the UN chief warned that attacks against UN peacekeepers may be considered war crimes. He called for all such assaults to be investigated promptly and for those responsible to be held accountable through effective prosecution.

All attacks on peacekeepers must be promptly investigated, and those responsible must be effectively prosecuted and held accountable.

— UN Secretary-General Antonio GuterresGuterres' call for justice and accountability following the attack.

The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed the United Nations' commitment to supporting the victims and their families during this difficult period. The attack underscores the ongoing risks faced by peacekeepers operating in volatile regions.

We condemn the attack carried out on UN peacekeepers deployed with UNMISS on 24 August 2026. We pay tribute to the fallen Ethiopian Blue Helmet and wish an early recovery to the injured peacekeepers.

— Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New YorkIndia's condemnation and tribute following the attack.

India also condemned the attack, paying tribute to the fallen peacekeeper and urging for a thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. The Indian Mission to the UN highlighted the importance of respecting the safety and security of UN personnel and called for adherence to UN Security Council resolutions on accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.

We call upon all parties to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers, who operate under UN Security Council mandates.

— Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New YorkIndia's call for ensuring the safety of peacekeepers.
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