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Two UN peacekeepers killed in South Sudan patrol ambush
Armed men attacked a UNMISS patrol in Jonglei state, killing two peacekeepers and injuring seven other personnel.
The short version
- Unidentified armed men ambushed a UN peacekeeping patrol traveling to Pajut in South Sudan's Jonglei state on Monday.
- Two peacekeepers were killed, while three peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police officers, and two civilian staff members were injured.
- UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area as broader political and military conflict in the country continues to escalate.
Key facts
- Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush while traveling in a patrol toward Pajut in Jonglei state.[Associated Press]
- Seven additional personnel were injured in the attack, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police officers, and two mission civilian staff members.[Associated Press]
- UNMISS dispatched a Quick Reaction Force to secure the scene and assist emergency response efforts.[Associated Press]
- More than 450 violent incidents targeting humanitarian workers and assets were reported between January and July, more than doubling the total from the same period last year according to UN figures.[Associated Press]
What remains uncertain
- The identities and nationalities of the two deceased peacekeepers have not been publicly released.[Associated Press]
- The identity and affiliation of the armed attackers involved in the ambush remain unknown.[Associated Press]
Sources
- 2 UN peacekeepers killed in an ambush in South SudanAssociated Press