An ambush on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan patrol convoy in Jonglei State left two peacekeepers dead and seven others injured.
Key points
- The targeted convoy was traveling to Pajut in Duk County when it was attacked by unidentified armed individuals.
- Among the seven injured are three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel, and two civilian staff.
- Anita Kiki Gbeho, head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, noted that the attack could constitute a war crime under international law.
- The U.S. Embassy condemned the violence and urged political and community leaders to hold perpetrators accountable.
Why it matters
The deadly ambush on United Nations personnel highlights the severe security risks and persistent intercommunal violence facing humanitarian operations in South Sudan.
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