The international community has issued strong condemnations following a heinous drone attack on a United Nations base in the disputed Abyei region, which resulted in the tragic deaths of six Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) and injured several others.
The attack occurred on Saturday at the Kadugli Logistics Base, located in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, an area currently witnessing intense clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Abyei region, situated between Sudan and South Sudan, has been contested since the latter’s separation in 2011.
United Nations Secretary-General Calls for Accountability
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the “horrific” attacks, offering his deepest condolences to the Government and people of Bangladesh and the families of the fallen.
In a statement, the Secretary-General warned that “Attacks targeting United Nations peacekeepers may constitute war crimes under international law and I remind all parties to the conflict of their obligation to protect UN personnel and civilians.”
He added: “Attacks as the one today in South Kordofan against peacekeepers are unjustifiable. There will need to be accountability.” The Secretary-General reiterated his urgent appeal to the warring parties to agree on an immediate cessation of hostilities and resume talks to reach a lasting ceasefire.
I strongly condemn the horrific drone attacks that targeted the @UNISFA_1 logistics base in Kadugli, Sudan, resulting in fatalities & injuries of members of the Bangladeshi @UNPeacekeeping contingent.
My heartfelt condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers & the…
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) December 13, 2025
Pakistan Condemns ‘Heinous Attack’
Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO) joined the condemnation, calling for a swift investigation to identify and hold the perpetrators of the “cowardly attack” accountable.
“Pakistan condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the heinous attack against UN peacekeepers in Kadugli, Sudan, which has resulted in the tragic deaths of six peacekeepers from Bangladesh,” the FO statement read.
The FO expressed deepest condolences to Bangladesh, one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping missions, and paid homage to the “ultimate sacrifice made by these Blue Helmets in the line of duty for peace and stability in the region.”
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Pakistan Condemns Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Kadugli
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— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) December 15, 2025
Key Demands
- Immediate Investigation: A swift and thorough investigation to identify and hold accountable those responsible for the attack.
- Protection of Personnel: All parties to the conflict are reminded of their obligation under international law to protect UN personnel and civilians.
- Ceasefire: A renewed and urgent call for the Sudanese warring parties (SAF and RSF) to agree on an immediate cessation of hostilities and return to a comprehensive political process.
Background
The UNISFA mission was established to oversee the demilitarization and security of the disputed Abyei region.
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