UN condemns attacks on peacekeepers in South Sudan

Juba, Sept. 6 -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has condemned an ambush on its peacekeepers in Western Equatoria State by a local armed group, which resulted in the seizure of weapons.

In a statement issued Thursday evening in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, UNMISS said the attack occurred on Wednesday as its military personnel were conducting a patrol between Tambura and Mapuse.

"The Mission reiterates that its peacekeepers are deployed to protect civilians at a time when access and security remain fragile across Western Equatoria, particularly in and around Tambura. They must not be targeted by armed groups," the statement said.

According to UNMISS, the assailants attacked its peacekeepers and seized a small cache...