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Two U.N. peacekeepers killed in ambush on patrol in South Sudan
UNMISS deployed a Quick Reaction Force after the ambush wounded seven others, including peacekeepers, police personnel and civilian staff, the United Nations said.
- On Monday, two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush in Jonglei state, South Sudan, as a patrol traveled toward the town of Pajut. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan said the attack by "unidentified armed individuals" could "constitute war crimes."
- Jonglei state remains a focal point of conflict between government forces and militias loyal to opposition leader Riek Machar, as the 2018 power-sharing deal between President Salva Kiir and Machar has been deteriorating. The government is attempting to hold the country's first elections in December.
- Seven others were injured in the attack, including three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel, and two civilian staff. In response, UNMISS deployed a "Quick Reaction Force" to secure the area and support emergency response.
- Anita Kiki Gbeho, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS, strongly condemned the incident, stating: "Such deadly violence targeting UNMISS personnel who are serving to support peace in South Sudan is unacceptable."
- Humanitarian workers face rising dangers in South Sudan, with the United Nations reporting more than 450 incidents of violence between January and July—more than double the number recorded during the same period last year.
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Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush in South SudanTwo Ethiopian UN peacekeepers were killed and seven others wounded in Jonglei state, bringing the total number of deaths this year to nine.
·Kyiv, Ukraine
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In an attack on a United Nations patrol in South Sudan, two blue helmet soldiers were killed.
·Zürich, Switzerland
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The balance of deaths among the peace forces of the organization rises to nine so far this year
·Madrid, Spain
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The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, the deaths of two Ethiopian peacekeepers in the center of the country. Three other soldiers were wounded, as well as police officers and civilian employees, the UN also reported.
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Leaning Left14Leaning Right14Center13Last UpdatedBias Distribution34% Left, 34% Right
Bias Distribution
- 34% of the sources lean Left, 34% of the sources lean Right
34% Right
L 34%
C 32%
R 34%
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