UN Facility Hit in Sudan, Leaving Six Peacekeepers Dead in Devastating Drone Strike

UN Secretary General António Guterres condemned the attack, calling it "unjustifiable" and stating that attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law. "Those responsible for this attack must be held accountable," Guterres said in a statement. The Sudanese military blamed the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, for the attack. The attack on the UN base in Kadugli comes as tensions between the Sudanese military and the RSF remain high. The RSF has been accused of carrying out numerous attacks on civilians and peacekeepers in recent months. The conflict in Sudan has its roots in a long-standing power struggle between the military and the RSF, which has led to widespread violence and displacement. The international community has been monitoring the situation in Sudan closely, with many countries calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The African Union, the European Union, and the United States have all issued statements condemning the attack and calling for an end to the violence. The attack on the UN base in Kadugli has sparked outrage among diplomats and aid workers, who have been working to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict. "This attack is a stark reminder of the risks faced by peacekeepers and aid workers in Sudan," said a spokesperson for the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The situation in Sudan remains volatile, with fighting continuing between the military and the RSF. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations to resolve the conflict peacefully. The international community will be watching closely to see how the situation develops in the coming days. In a statement, the UN Security Council condemned the attack and called for those responsible to be held accountable. The council also reiterated its support for the UN peacekeeping mission in Sudan and called for the protection of civilians and aid workers. The US State Department also issued a statement condemning the attack and calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.