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December 13, 2025 Peace and security
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday strongly condemned drone attacks on a UN peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, South Kordofan state, which killed six peacekeepers and wounded eight others.
The attack, which took place on December 13, targeted members of the Bangladeshi contingent serving as part of the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei. All the victims, according to the statement, were UN peacekeepers.
Antonio Guterres He expressed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Bangladesh, as well as the families of the victims. He wished a speedy recovery to the wounded and noted that those awaiting evacuation are receiving the necessary assistance.
The UN chief stressed that attacks on UN peacekeepers could constitute war crimes under international law and reminded all parties to the conflict of their obligation to protect UN personnel and civilians.
He called the attack in South Kordofan "unjustified," stressing that those responsible must be held accountable.
The Secretary-General also expressed solidarity with the thousands of peacekeepers who continue to serve under the blue flag of the UN in dangerous conditions.
He reiterated his call on the warring parties to agree to an immediate cessation of hostilities and resume negotiations to achieve a lasting ceasefire and a comprehensive and inclusive political process led by the Sudanese themselves.
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