Key points
- Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed, eight injured
- Pakistan offers condolences to Bangladesh
- UN peacekeepers play crucial role in global peace: Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns the heinous attack against UN peacekeepers in Kadugli, Sudan, which tragically resulted in the deaths of six peacekeepers from Bangladesh. These peacekeepers were serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Several others were injured in the attack.
In a statement, Pakistan expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Bangladesh for the loss of these precious lives and extended solidarity with the bereaved families during this difficult time.
The statement further highlighted that UN peacekeepers remain at the forefront of international efforts to prevent conflict, protect civilians, and support peace under the UN flag. Pakistan paid homage to the ultimate sacrifice made by these Blue Helmets in their line of duty for peace and stability in the region.
Pakistan also called for a swift investigation to identify the perpetrators of this cowardly attack and to ensure accountability. The country reiterated its commitment to working closely with members of the UN Security Council and the international community to guarantee the safety and security of all UN peacekeepers.
United Nations peacekeeping base
Earlier, a drone attack on a United Nations peacekeeping base in Sudan has killed six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres confirmed. The attack, which took place on Saturday, targeted the peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, located in Sudan’s Kordofan region.
The peacekeepers, all Bangladeshi nationals serving with the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), were part of a joint mission tasked with protecting civilians in the conflict-ridden region.
In addition to the fatalities, eight other peacekeepers were wounded in the attack. Guterres condemned the assault as “horrific” and stated that such attacks on UN personnel could amount to war crimes under international law, reports Al Jazeera.
