UN Mission Reports South Sudan Casualties
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, condemned the attack that resulted in the death of two peacekeepers in an ambush in Jonglei State, South Sudan. The attack also injured seven people, including three peacekeepers, two members of the national police, and two civilians. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan ("UNMISS") reported that the attack occurred while a peacekeeping patrol was passing by. This has compelled the mission to deploy a rapid response force to hold those responsible accountable. Mission Head, Annette Kiki Gbeho, stated that violence targeting support and peace forces is unacceptable, emphasizing the need to protect peacekeepers and support peace efforts in the country. The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson noted that the toll of peacekeepers killed since the beginning of the year has reached nine.
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