Six members of the Bangladesh Army serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission were killed and eight others injured when terrorists launched an attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.

The ISPR confirmed the incident in a Facebook post around 10:00 pm, saying, “6 peacekeepers of Bangladesh Army killed, 8 injured in UN base attack by terrorists in Abei, Sudan today Saturday. The war is going on.” No further details were provided immediately, and the identities of the deceased have not yet been disclosed.

Abyei, a disputed and oil-rich territory on the Sudan–South Sudan border, has long been a flashpoint for violence. The region is administered as a special area under UN supervision and remains a hotspot for ethnic conflict between the Dinka Ngok and Misseriya communities. Continued instability from Sudan’s civil war has added to the volatility, making Abyei one of the most fragile UN mission zones in Africa.

Bangladesh is one of the largest contributors to UN peacekeeping operations, currently deploying more than 5,600 military and police personnel across several conflict zones, including the Central African Republic, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lebanon, South Sudan, Western Sahara, and Abyei.

The tragic loss highlights the ongoing risks faced by Bangladeshi peacekeepers working in some of the world’s most dangerous environments in pursuit of global peace and stability.

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