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Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei

16 Jul 2019

Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General is saddened by the incident that occurred earlier today at the Amiet Market in Abyei, during which two United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) peacekeepers, conducting a routine patrol, came under attack by unknown assailants. One peacekeeper was killed while the other was wounded. Five civilians from Abyei region were also killed in the incident.
 
The Secretary-General conveys his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased peacekeeper and to the Government and people of Ethiopia and wishes the injured peacekeeper a speedy recovery. He extends his sympathies to the families of the civilians killed.
 
UNISFA has deployed peacekeepers to the area to enhance security and determine the circumstances behind the attack.