UN’s grim week: 6 peacekeepers and an interpreter killed, while 10 more staffers detained in Yemen -
💨 Abstract
The United Nations faced a grim week with multiple incidents targeting its personnel. Six peacekeepers were killed in a drone attack in Sudan, an interpreter died in South Sudan's custody, and 10 staff were detained by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The U.N. condemned these attacks, emphasizing the need for respect and protection for its personnel. The Security Council demanded justice for the Sudan attack, and the U.N. called for the release of detained staff in Yemen.
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