UN Chief Condemns Attack on Peacekeepers in South Sudan
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned an attack on a peacekeeping patrol in South Sudan that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured five others. He called for an immediate investigation and legal action against those responsible.
Key Points
- Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the attack on a UN peacekeeping patrol in Jonglei State, South Sudan.
- Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed and five others, including South Sudanese police officers and UNMISS civilian staff, were injured.
- Guterres said attacks on United Nations peacekeepers can be considered war crimes.
- The United Nations called for an immediate investigation and accountability for those responsible.
