The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has called for a joint and thorough investigation into the attack on a United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) patrol convoy in Jonglei State that killed two Ethiopian peacekeepers and injured seven others.
The attack occurred on August 24, 2026, as the convoy
travelled from Bor towards Pajut.
Preliminary information indicates that armed elements
attacked the convoy about 10 kilometers from Jalle along the route to Pajut.
The ministry said the seriousness of the incident requires a
comprehensive investigation to establish what happened and identify those
responsible.
“Given the seriousness of the incident, the Government calls
for a joint, thorough investigation to establish the circumstances of the
attack and identify those responsible,” the ministry said in a statement on
Tuesday.
The ministry warned that anyone found to have been
responsible for the attack would face legal consequences.
“Those found responsible will be held accountable in
accordance with the law,” it stated.
The convoy consisted of eight vehicles carrying 38 people,
including Ethiopian peacekeepers, UNMISS civilian and military personnel, and
four South Sudan National Police Service officers.
Seven personnel were injured in the attack, including
Ethiopian peacekeepers, South Sudan National Police Service officers and UNMISS
civilian staff. The injured are receiving medical treatment.
The ministry condemned the attack and expressed condolences
to the Government and people of Ethiopia, as well as the families, colleagues
and fellow peacekeepers of the two Ethiopian peacekeepers who died while on
duty.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to working with
UNMISS and relevant national authorities to strengthen security coordination
and operational cooperation.
It also recognized the contribution of UNMISS personnel and
peacekeepers, including Ethiopian peacekeepers, to the implementation of the
mission’s mandate in South Sudan.