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Six Bangladeshi Peacekeepers Killed in Drone Strike on UN Facility in Sudan

The UN condemned the attack, warning that assaults on peacekeepers may constitute war crimes.

Overview

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said a drone hit a UN logistics base in Kadugli, Kordofan, killing six Bangladeshi UNISFA personnel and wounding eight.
  • Bangladesh’s army reported a “terrorist” attack on a UN base in the Abyei region and said clashes, rescue operations and medical care were ongoing.
  • The Sudanese military blamed the Rapid Support Forces for the strike, while the RSF did not immediately comment.
  • Guterres called the attack unjustifiable and urged accountability for those responsible under international law.
  • The incident comes weeks after the Security Council renewed UNISFA’s mandate in the disputed Abyei area, where Bangladesh is a leading troop contributor.