UN chief condemns ‘horrific’ drone attack in Sudan as 6 peacekeepers killed

Six United Nations peacekeepers from Bangladesh were killed in a drone attack on their camp in Sudan’s South Kordofan region, with several others reported injured. The UN mission condemned the attack, which Khartoum attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

A drone strike on a United Nations peacekeeping logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, resulted in the deaths of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injuries to eight others. UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack, labeling it as 'unjustifiable' and suggesting it could constitute a war crime.

A drone strike attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in central Sudan has resulted in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuries to several others. This incident occurs amid an intensified offensive by the RSF in the Kordofan region, following their control of Darfur in October. The ongoing violence highlights the deteriorating security situation in the country.

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution urging Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza, emphasizing the need for compliance with international law as outlined by the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This resolution reflects a growing international consensus on the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the region.

The UK has imposed sanctions on four senior commanders of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) due to their alleged involvement in mass killings, systematic sexual violence, and attacks on civilians. This action follows reports linking these commanders to heinous acts in El Fasher and other regions, highlighting the ongoing violence in Sudan.

UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix has raised alarms about the potential for a 'regional conflagration' in the Great Lakes region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as M23 rebels continue to make territorial gains. The situation has escalated with accusations against Rwanda for its support of the M23, which has led to increased tensions in the area.

Former Iraqi President Barham Salih is set to lead the United Nations refugee agency, a position he campaigned for by highlighting his personal experience as a refugee during Saddam Hussein's regime. This appointment reflects the UN's recognition of the importance of leadership with firsthand knowledge of the challenges faced by displaced individuals.