• Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in a drone strike targeting a UN facility in Kadugli, Sudan.
• Eight others were injured in the attack, prompting strong condemnation from the UN.
• The Sudanese military blames the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for the attack, describing it as a dangerous escalation.

A drone strike on a United Nations facility in Kadugli, South Kordofan, killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured eight others on Saturday. The United Nations confirmed the fatalities, stating that all victims were serving in the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) at the time of the attack, which has been condemned as potentially constituting war crimes, according to Africanews and CBS News.

The Sudanese military attributed the attack to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), labeling it a "dangerous escalation" and a violation of international humanitarian law. The RSF's actions have been described as subversive, contributing to the ongoing chaos and violence in the region since April 2023, when hostilities erupted between the military and RSF. Reports indicate that Kadugli has faced repeated aerial and ground assaults, intensifying the humanitarian crisis in South Kordofan, according to India Times, Channel News Asia, and AA.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack, stating that it constitutes an unjustifiable act against UN personnel and called for accountability for those responsible. He emphasized the obligation of all parties to protect UN personnel under international law. The international community is urged to take firm action to ensure the safety of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers operating in Sudan, as the conflict continues to create a desperate humanitarian situation for millions, according to South China Morning Post, Reuters, and AA.