United Nations – The United Nations Security Council has issued a strong condemnation of drone attacks targeting a UN logistics base in South Kordofan, Sudan. The attacks, which occurred last week, resulted in the deaths of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injuries to nine others.
The Security Council released a statement expressing its outrage and deep concern over the escalating violence and the deliberate targeting of peacekeeping personnel. The statement emphasized that attacks against peacekeepers constitute war crimes under international law.
‘The Security Council underlines the need to hold perpetrators of these reprehensible acts accountable,’ the statement read. ‘It calls upon the Sudanese authorities to swiftly investigate these attacks and bring those responsible to justice.’
The attacks have raised serious concerns about the safety and security of UN peacekeeping operations in Sudan and the broader region. The use of drones in these attacks marks a significant escalation in the conflict and presents new challenges to maintaining peace and stability.
The Security Council reiterated its unwavering support for the UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan and its commitment to working with the Sudanese government and other stakeholders to achieve a lasting peace. The Council also called on all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and engage in constructive dialogue to address the underlying causes of the conflict.
The situation in South Kordofan remains tense, and the UN is closely monitoring the situation. The Security Council has vowed to continue to address the threat posed by armed groups and to ensure the protection of civilians and peacekeeping personnel.
The international community has widely condemned the attacks, with many countries expressing their condolences to the families of the victims and their support for the UN peacekeeping mission.
