Bangladesh condemns terrorist attack on peacekeepers in Sudan

The interim government has strongly condemned Saturday’s attack on Bangladeshi peacekeepers at a UN facility in Sudan.

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers died and eight were injured when a drone attack was carried out on the United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan.

“Bangladesh mourns the death of her valiant sons and expresses deep condolences to the bereaved families. At the same breath, the government and people of Bangladesh send prayers for the healing and early recovery of those wounded,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.

“The government through its Permanent Mission to the UN in New York requested the UN to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured peacekeepers.

“Bangladesh Mission in New York is in close touch with the UN and working together to extend all support to the Bangladeshi peacekeeping contingent there,” the statement read.