Archive · 30 Aug 2026
AU, UN Condemn Deadly Attack on South Sudan Peacekeepers
A United Nations peacekeeping patrol was attacked in South Sudan.
The attack happened in Jonglei State while the patrol was travelling to Pajut.
Two Ethiopian peacekeepers died.
Seven other people were hurt.
The injured included peacekeepers, police officers and civilian workers.
The attackers have not been identified.
The African Union and the UN called the attack unacceptable and asked authorities to investigate.
UNMISS sent extra security forces to protect the area and help with emergencies.
Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed in an ambush on a United Nations patrol in Jonglei State.
Seven people were injured, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police officers and two civilian staff.
The attackers were unidentified, and the patrol was travelling to Pajut, according to the UN mission.
The African Union and UN Mission in South Sudan called for a prompt, thorough investigation and prosecution.
UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and support emergency operations.
- Who
- Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed; seven others were injured. The African Union and UN Mission in South Sudan condemned the attack.
- What
- An unidentified group ambushed a joint UN patrol or convoy, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven people.
- When
- The attack was reported as occurring on Monday; the UN statement was issued on August 24, though the articles do not specify a year.
- Where
- Jonglei State, South Sudan, on a patrol travelling to Pajut.
- Why
- The motive and identity of the attackers were not stated. The AU and UN called for an investigation and prosecution of those responsible.
- Deaths
- Two Ethiopian peacekeepers were killed.
- Injuries
- Seven people were injured: three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel and two civilian staff.
- Location
- Jonglei State, South Sudan; the patrol was travelling to Pajut.
- Attackers
- The assailants were unidentified.
- Response
- UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and support emergency response operations.
- Investigation
- The African Union and UNMISS called on South Sudanese authorities to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation and prosecute the perpetrators.
- AU position
- The African Union reaffirmed its support for South Sudan's efforts toward democratic transition and sustainable peace.