UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned a deadly ambush on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei state of South Sudan that killed two peacekeepers and injured several others.
Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN, in a statement, extended condolences to the Government and people of Ethiopia and the families of the fallen peacekeepers. “We extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ethiopia and to the families of the fallen peacekeepers, and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the UN stated.
Pakistan stressed that the safety, security and inviolability of UN personnel and premises must be respected at all times. It called for attacks against UN peacekeepers to be promptly investigated and those responsible to be brought to justice, in line with UN Security Council Resolution 2823 (2026).
“In line with UNSCR 2823 (2026), attacks against UN peacekeepers must be promptly investigated and those responsible brought to justice,” the statement read.
Pakistan also reaffirmed its steadfast support for UNMISS and all UN personnel serving to promote peace in South Sudan.
Pakistan strongly condemns the deadly ambush on an UNMISS patrol in Jonglei, which resulted in the loss of two peacekeepers and injuries to several others. We extend our deepest condolences to the Government and people of Ethiopia and to the families of the fallen peacekeepers,…
— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) August 24, 2026
Attack on UN Mission in South Sudan
Two UN peacekeepers were killed on Monday when armed men ambushed a patrol traveling to a remote area of South Sudan, according to the UN Mission in South Sudan.
Others injured in the attack by unidentified people included three peacekeepers, two members of the South Sudanese police and two civilian staff of the mission, UNMISS said in a statement.
The mission said it had deployed a “Quick Reaction Force” to secure the area and support the emergency response after the attack. The patrol was going to the area of Pajut in the state of Jonglei when it came under attack.
“Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace in South Sudan is unacceptable,” Anita Kiki Gbeho, the head of UNMISS, said in the statement.
#UNMISS condemns ambush on its patrol in Jonglei, killing of two peacekeepers.
“Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace in #SouthSudan is unacceptable. I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the peacekeepers who… pic.twitter.com/pGPkuxxdx3
— UNMISS (@unmissmedia) August 24, 2026
The UN chief condemned the killing of two peacekeepers during an ambush in South Sudan.
“The Secretary-General (Antonio Guterres) strongly condemns this attack in no uncertain terms,” spokesperson Stephane Dujarric told reporters.
The UN chief spokesperson confirmed that the two fallen peacekeepers were Ethiopian nationals.
Guterres extended his condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers, as well as to the people and government of Ethiopia, Dujarric said, adding that Guterres wishes a speedy recovery to all those injured.
