A drone strike hit a UN base in Kadugli, Sudan. Six UN peacekeepers died. Eight others were hurt. This happened on Saturday. The civil war in Sudan is getting worse. The Sudanese army and the RSF are fighting.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack. He called it "unjustifiable." He said targeting UN staff can be a war crime. The peacekeepers were Bangladeshi. They were part of Unisfa. They were at a logistics base when the drone hit.
This is a very dangerous situation for aid workers. Sudan has been in a bad conflict since April 2023. More than 40,000 people have died. The UN mission in Abyei started in 2011. It is in a disputed area.
The Sudanese military blamed the RSF for the attack. They called it a "subversive approach." The RSF has not commented yet. The fighting is about control of the country. Millions of people have left their homes. Aid delivery is difficult.
The UN Secretary-General's strong words are important. He said attacking UN peacekeepers can be a war crime. He wants a ceasefire in Sudan. This attack makes that call more urgent. It shows how serious the situation is.
This attack is a big problem. It shows a lack of respect for international law. It makes it hard for the UN to work safely. The world will put more pressure on both sides to stop fighting. It also raises questions about future peace efforts.