Six people killed and eight others injured in drone strike on UN base in disputed Abyei region on Saturday
Police officers stand guard outside the main gate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. Photo: File
Pakistan has strongly condemned the attack on United Nations peacekeepers in Kadugli, Sudan, in which six Bangladeshi personnel serving under the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) were killed and several others injured.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FO) expressed deep sadness over the incident and expressed Pakistan’s solidarity with the families of the victims and the government and people of Bangladesh.
The declaration highlights the role of UN peacekeepers in preventing conflict, protecting civilians and promoting world peace, and pays tribute to the “Blue Helmets” who sacrificed their lives for peace and stability.
Pakistan has called for an immediate investigation into the attack, urging that those responsible be identified and brought to justice. FO reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to working with members of the UN Security Council and the international community to ensure the protection and security of peacekeepers.
On December 13, around 10 p.m., attackers launched a sudden assault on the UN camp in Kadugli, triggering intense firing in and around the facility and causing casualties among the Bangladeshi contingent, the Bangladesh News Agency reported.
The injured peacekeepers received immediate medical attention and their condition was closely monitored. Measures were taken in coordination with other units of the UN peacekeeping mission to bring the situation under control.
The officials added that in view of the overall security situation in Abyei, the security of the Bangladeshi contingent had been strengthened and the situation was under continuous observation.
