United Nations, August 25, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
India and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have condemned the killing of two Ethiopian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), calling for an immediate investigation and accountability for those responsible.
The peacekeepers were killed on Monday when their patrol was ambushed in Jonglei state while travelling towards Pajut. Seven others were injured in the attack, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police personnel and two civilian staff members. UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and support the emergency response.
The attackers have not been identified and no group has claimed responsibility. The US embassy in Juba said the assault was carried out by “armed youth”, while investigations into the incident continue.
India’s Permanent Mission to the UN condemned the attack and paid tribute to the fallen Ethiopian peacekeepers. It also called for full adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2589 on accountability for crimes against peacekeepers and urged a prompt and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Guterres condemned the ambush “in the strongest possible terms” and called for those responsible to be investigated and prosecuted. His spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said attacks against UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes.
Anita Kiki Gbeho, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for South Sudan and head of UNMISS, also condemned the attack, calling the targeting of peacekeepers serving to support peace in the country unacceptable.
India proposed Resolution 2589 in August 2021 under its “Protecting the Protectors” initiative when it held the presidency of the UN Security Council. The resolution, backed by more than 80 co-sponsors, was adopted unanimously.
India is among the largest contributors of personnel to UN peacekeeping operations. As of May 2026, 1,775 Indian peacekeepers were deployed with UNMISS, the largest contingent in the mission. India has recorded 161 peacekeepers killed in UN operations, including 17 in South Sudan.
The attack comes amid renewed fighting in Jonglei involving government forces and groups aligned with opposition leader Riek Machar, who is facing treason charges.
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