Bangladesh says six peacekeepers killed in attack on UN base in Abyei
Summary
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers died in an attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, a contested area between Sudan and South Sudan. The attack injured another eight people, and clashes in the area are ongoing. The UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei, known as UNISFA, was recently extended for another year.Key Facts
- Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed in Abyei by a "terrorist" attack.
- Eight more people were injured in the incident.
- Abyei is a disputed area between Sudan and South Sudan.
- The UN peacekeeping mission in Abyei is called UNISFA and includes 4,000 police and soldiers.
- UNISFA's mission was first established in 2011.
- The United Nations Security Council recently renewed the UNISFA mission for one year.
- Bangladesh is a major contributor to UN peacekeeping forces globally.
- Abyei is home to groups with ties to either Sudan or South Sudan, leading to tension in the region.
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