Two U.N. peacekeepers from Ethiopia killed in South Sudan ambush
Aug 24 (Reuters) - Two U.N. peacekeepers from Ethiopia were killed and seven other people injured in an ambush on Monday in South Sudan's Jonglei State, bringing to nine the number of peacekeepers killed in the line of duty worldwide this year, the United Nations said.
Two U.N. peacekeepers from Ethiopia were killed and seven others injured in an ambush in South Sudan's Jonglei State on Monday, bringing the total number of peacekeepers killed in the line of duty worldwide this year to nine, according to the United Nations. The attack, carried out by unidentified gunmen, targeted a patrol that was part of the UN's efforts to address the constant insecurity in the region.
U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric called for a thorough and prompt investigation to ensure all those responsible are brought to justice, emphasizing that attacks against U.N. peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. This is the ninth such incident since January 1, 2023, highlighting the ongoing threat to U.N. personnel in South Sudan, where U.N. patrols operate in volatile areas affected by various conflicts.
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