Two UN peacekeepers killed in ambush in South Sudan

In South Sudan, two United Nations peacekeepers were killed in an ambush on August 23, 2026. The attack occurred while their patrol was traveling to Pajut in Jonglei state. Three additional peacekeepers, two South Sudanese police officers, and two civilian staff members were also injured. The UN Mission in South Sudan condemned the violence, highlighting the risks faced by peacekeepers amid rising fears of a return to civil war.