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Guterres denounces attack on South Sudan peacekeepers
A patrol belonging to the peacekeeping forces in South Sudan was attacked by unidentified armed individuals in Jonglei State, resulting in the death of two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injuries to seven others, including members of the national police and civilians. UN Secretary-General António Guterres considered the attack to be part of routine patrols aimed at enhancing security in the region, and the United Nations called for a swift and transparent investigation to ensure accountability of the perpetrators, warning that such attacks could constitute war crimes under international law. Egypt strongly condemned the attack and expressed its support for efforts to promote peace and security in South Sudan. This attack is one of the instances of violence targeting peacekeeping forces, which have resulted in nine fatalities since the beginning of the year. South Sudan remains in a state of instability following years of civil war, as efforts are underway to hold its first elections since independence in December.
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