Two U.N. Peacekeepers Killed in Ambush on Patrol in South Sudan
UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force after the ambush wounded seven others, including peacekeepers, police personnel and civilian staff, the United Nations said.
- On Monday, two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei state, South Sudan, as a patrol traveled toward the town of Pajut. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan said the attack by "unidentified armed individuals" could "constitute war crimes."
- Jonglei state remains a focal point of conflict between government forces and militias loyal to opposition leader Riek Machar, as the 2018 power-sharing deal between President Salva Kiir and Machar has been deteriorating. The government is attempting to hold the country's first elections in December.
- Seven others were injured in the attack, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel, and two civilian staff. In response, UNMISS deployed a "Quick Reaction Force" to secure the area and support emergency response.
- Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, strongly condemned the incident, stating: "Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace in South Sudan is unacceptable."
- Humanitarian workers face rising dangers in South Sudan, with the United Nations reporting more than 450 incidents of violence between January and July—more than double the number recorded during the same period last year.
17 Articles
17 Articles
Associated Press News
2 UN peacekeepers killed in an ambush in South Sudan
Two United Nations peacekeepers have been killed in an ambush in South Sudan. The attack took place Monday as their patrol traveled to a remote area, according to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan.
Two UN Blue Helmets were killed and seven others injured this Monday following an ambush by unidentified armed assailants against a patrol...
The two Minus soldiers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei State, where fighting between government forces and opposition militias has intensified in recent months. The UN has not specified their nationality or identified those responsible for the attack.
Two blue helmets were killed in an ambush in the state of Jonglei, South Sudan. (ANSA)
Two peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Minus) were killed this Monday "by unidentified armed individuals" Two peacekeepers from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (Minus)
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
