UN chief says six peacekeepers killed in drone strike on a UN facility in Sudan

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“Attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers whitethorn  represent  warfare  crimes nether  planetary   law,” said Mr. Guterres, who called for those liable  for the “unjustifiable” onslaught  to beryllium  held accountable.

“Attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers whitethorn represent warfare crimes nether planetary law,” said Mr. Guterres, who called for those liable for the “unjustifiable” onslaught to beryllium held accountable. | Photo Credit: AP

A drone onslaught deed a UN installation successful war-torn Sudan connected Saturday (December 13, 2025), sidesplitting six peacekeepers, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

The onslaught deed the UN peacekeeping logistics basal successful the metropolis of Kadugli, successful the cardinal portion of Kordofan, helium said successful a statement.

Eight different peacekeepers were wounded successful the strike. All the victims are Bangladeshi nationals, serving successful the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei, UNISFA.

“Attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers whitethorn represent warfare crimes nether planetary law,” said Mr. Guterres, who called for those liable for the “unjustifiable” onslaught to beryllium held accountable.

The Sudanese subject blamed the onslaught connected the Rapid Support Forces, a notorious paramilitary radical astatine warfare with the service for the power of the state for much than 2 years.

The onslaught “clearly reveals the subversive attack of the rebel militia and those down it,” the subject said successful a statement.

Published - December 14, 2025 02:47 americium IST

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