South Sudan Vows Probe After Two Ethiopian Peacekeepers Killed in Jonglei Ambush - Ethiopia, UN and Egypt Condemn Attack

South Sudan Vows Probe After Two Ethiopian Peacekeepers Killed in Jonglei Ambush - Ethiopia, UN and Egypt Condemn Attack

Addis Abeba -- Two Ethiopian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were killed and three others injured when an armed group ambushed a joint UN patrol in Jonglei State, South Sudan, on 24 August, according to South Sudanese authorities and the United Nations.

UAE condemns attack on UN peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan

ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack which targeted United Nations peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan, which resulted in the death of two peacekeepers and the injury of others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE's strong condemnation of this heinous attack, and its permanent rejection of all forms

South Sudan condemns UNMISS ambush, demands joint probe

South Sudan has condemned an August 24 ambush that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers in Jonglei State, calling for a joint investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ambassador Apuk Ayuel Mayen confirmed that armed elements attacked a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol convoy approximately 10 kilometers from […]

South Sudan vows probe after two UN peacekeepers killed - Radio Tamazuj

South Sudan’s government has condemned an attack on a United Nations patrol convoy in Jonglei state that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and wounded seven people, calling for a joint investigation to identify those responsible. The convoy, operated by the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), came under attack on Monday while travelling from Bor towards Pajut, about 10 km from Jalle, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement read by …