New York, December 15 (ANI): United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned drone strikes that hit a UN Interim Force logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, killing six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and wounding eight others.
In a post on X, Guterres offered his “heartfelt condolences” to the families of those killed and wished a “swift recovery” for the injured. He called the assaults on UN personnel “unjustifiable” and warned they “may constitute war crimes,” stressing that all parties are obliged to protect UN staff and civilians and that there must be accountability.
“I strongly condemn the horrific drone attacks that targeted the UNISFA-Abyei logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, resulting in fatalities & injuries of members of the Bangladeshi UN Peacekeeping contingent. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers & the Government & people of Bangladesh. I wish a swift recovery to the injured,” he said.
“Attacks against UN peacekeepers like this one are unjustifiable & may constitute war crimes. I remind everyone of their obligation to protect UN personnel & civilians. There will need to be accountability,” Guterres added.
The strikes came a day after six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight were injured in a drone attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan. Following the incident, the Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning the attack, mourning the loss of its “valiant sons” and expressing deep condolences to bereaved families while praying for the recovery of the wounded.
Bangladesh said it has asked the UN, through its Permanent Mission in New York, to ensure the best possible medical care for the injured. The Bangladesh Mission is in close contact with the UN and working to provide all necessary support to the contingent on the ground.
Bangladesh’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) earlier described the incident as a “terrorist attack.” (ANI)
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