Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush while on patrol in South Sudan, seven others injured

Jerusalem Post/World NewsThe UN mission in South Sudan called for a prompt investigation and said attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law.Follow us on GoogleIndian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) stand guard next to a young boy as they patrol outside local government offices in the strategic opposition-controlled town of Akobo, Jonglei State, on February 12, 2026.(photo credit: Luis TATO / AFP via Getty Images)ByREUTERSAUGUST 24, 2026 18:24Updated: AUGUST 24, 2026 18:25Two UN peacekeepers were killed in an ambush while on a patrol in South Sudan's Jonglei state on Monday, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) said in a statement.Seven others were injured when unidentified armed men attacked the patrol as it traveled to Pajut, the UN mission added.The wounded included three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel and two civilian staff.UNMISS said it deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and support the emergency response."Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace in South Sudan is unacceptable," Anita Kiki Gbeho, the head of UNMISS, said.Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol near an airstrip in the strategic opposition-controlled town of Akobo, Jonglei State on February 12, 2026. (credit: Luis TATO / AFP via Getty Images)UN mission in South Sudan calls for investigation into attackThe mission called for a prompt investigation and said attacks on UN peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law.Attacks on UN personnel are rare but not unprecedented in South Sudan, where UNMISS patrols operate in volatile areas affected by intercommunal fighting, armed youth mobilizations and clashes involving government forces.Follow us on Google