UN Peacekeepers killed in South Sudan ambush FAST-MOVING

UNMISS peacekeepers South Sudan Jonglei State ambush

Two Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed and seven others injured during an ambush on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol in Jonglei State on Monday, August 24, 2026. The patrol was reportedly traveling toward Pajut when it was attacked by unidentified armed individuals.

The seven injured include three peacekeepers, two members of the South Sudan National Police Service, and two civilian staff members. UNMISS has deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and assist with emergency responses. Anita Kiki Gbeho, head of UNMISS, condemned the violence as unacceptable and called for a swift investigation to bring those responsible to justice.

The United Nations has noted that such deliberate attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. India has strongly condemned the incident, calling for an immediate investigation and urging adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2589 regarding accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.

Entities

Anita Kiki Gbeho · Antonio Guterres · Ethiopia · India · Jonglei · Jonglei State · Pajut · South Sudan National Police Service · United Nations Mission in South Sudan

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[● 5 SOURCES] The ambush occurred while a patrol was traveling toward Pajut in Jonglei state. deultimominuto.com · thesudantimes.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Two peacekeepers were killed and seven others were injured in an ambush in Jonglei state. deultimominuto.com · thesudantimes.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com
[● 5 SOURCES] Deliberate attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. deultimominuto.com · thesudantimes.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com
[DISPUTED] One of the deceased peacekeepers was an Ethiopian national. www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 5 SOURCES] India strongly condemned the attack and called for an immediate and thorough investigation. www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.tv9hindi.com · samacharnama.com
[● 5 SOURCES] India urged adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2589 regarding accountability for crimes against peacekeepers. www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · www.tv9hindi.com · samacharnama.com
[● 13 SOURCES] The seven injured individuals included three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service members, and two civilian staff. deultimominuto.com · thesudantimes.com · www.bhaskarhindi.com · newsable.asianetnews.com · www.orissapost.com · +8 more
[● 13 SOURCES] Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei State. fr.news.yahoo.com · www.midilibre.fr · www.rfi.fr · deultimominuto.com · samacharnama.com · +8 more
[● 3 SOURCES] Three peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police officers, and two civilian employees were injured in the attack. fr.news.yahoo.com · www.midilibre.fr · www.rfi.fr
[● 13 SOURCES] The ambush occurred during a patrol moving toward Pajut. fr.news.yahoo.com · www.midilibre.fr · www.rfi.fr · deultimominuto.com · samacharnama.com · +8 more
[● 12 SOURCES] Attacks against peacekeepers may constitute war crimes. fr.news.yahoo.com · www.midilibre.fr · www.rfi.fr · deultimominuto.com · samacharnama.com · +7 more
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 160 Minuss members have died since the mission's establishment in July 2011. www.la-croix.com · www.midilibre.fr