THE United States has strongly criticized a drone attack on a United Nations base in Kadugli, Sudan, which is reported to have killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured several others.
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On Monday, December 15, 2025, the U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs called the attack a serious violation of international law and a threat to global peacekeeping efforts.
The statement said, "This deliberate attack on a UN base shows a serious lack of respect for international efforts to protect peace and security." The U.S. warned Sudan’s warring groups not to target or attack UN staff, highlighting the important role peacekeepers play in protecting civilians and helping humanitarian work in conflict areas.
Washington also urged all sides to stop fighting immediately, without any conditions, and to allow free access for humanitarian aid. The civil war in Sudan has been going on for two and a half years.
It started because of a power struggle between two top leaders: General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who leads the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Kenya has often been accused of supporting the RSF, but the government has denied these claims.
In a similar way, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemned the deadly attack.
In a press release, he called the attack a terrible act that is meant to stop peace and stability efforts in Sudan. He expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims and wished the injured a quick recovery. He also urged for the quick identification of those responsible for the drone attack so they can be held accountable.
In November, President Donald Trump said the U.S. would get involved to help end the ongoing civil war in Sudan, at the request of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Trump mentioned that the conflict wasn't on his radar before the Crown Prince asked for help, and he emphasized the "tremendous atrocities" and serious humanitarian crisis happening there.
For Saudi Arabia, resolving the conflict is a national security issue because Sudan has a coastline along the Red Sea. Since then, the U.S. has taken a close interest in the war in Sudan, which has been going on since April 2023.