The shooting involving a military peacekeeper occurred inside its base in Malakal, Upper Nile state, on Tuesday.
“UNMISS confirms that a shooting incident involving a military peacekeeper took place yesterday(Tuesday) within its base in Malakal, Upper Nile State, which resulted in the deaths of two personnel,” Chowdhury, UNMISS Spokesperson, confirmed to Sudan Post by WhatsApp message
She said that an investigation is underway.
“We express our deep regret and condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased.”
Efforts to reach the Upper Nile government for comment are not been fruitful.
This is the second notable incident involving the death of peacekeepers. On 7 March, Sergii Prykhodko, a UN peacekeeper, was killed when a UN helicopter was attacked in conflict-affected Nasir, Upper Nile State, after the White Army overran a military garrison.
The development also comes after the Security Council recently extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) until 30 April 2026 through Resolution 2779 (2025).
The resolution was adopted by a recorded vote of 12 votes in favour (Algeria, Denmark, France, Greece, Guyana, Panama, Republic of Korea, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Somalia, United Kingdom and United States) to none against, with 3 abstentions (Pakistan, China and Russian Federation).
By its terms, the Council said the Mission’s mandate, designed to advance a multiyear strategic vision to prevent a return to civil war and address the critical gaps towards building durable peace, shall include protection of civilians; creating the conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance; supporting the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement and Peace Process; and monitoring and investigating humanitarian law and human rights violations.
