UN Chief: Attacks on Bangladeshi Peacekeepers May Be War Crimes

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned recent attacks on UN peacekeepers in South Sudan. He stated such violence may constitute war crimes. The remarks follow attacks targeting peacekeepers from Bangladesh serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). The incidents occurred in the volatile southern region of the country. Guterres called the attacks "unjustifiable." He stressed that all parties in a conflict have a legal obligation to protect UN personnel. The UN chief reminded countries that targeting peacekeepers can be classified as a war crime under international law. He did not specify which armed group was responsible for the latest violence. The UN mission in South Sudan is one of the organization's largest. It is tasked with protecting civilians and supporting a fragile peace process.