Two UN Peacekeepers Killed in Ambush on Patrol in South Sudan
UNMISS Peacekeepers Killed in Jonglei Ambush
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan strongly condemns the ambush on its patrol travelling to Pajut in Jonglei state by unidentified armed individuals. [2] The mission issued the condemnation after the attack took place. [2] UNMISS has described the incident as an ambush on its patrol. [2]
Details of the Attack and Casualties
Two peacekeepers were killed in the attack. [2] Seven others were injured in the same incident. [2] The injured included three peacekeepers, two South Sudan National Police Service personnel and two civilian staff. [2] UNMISS has deployed a Quick Reaction Force to secure the area and support the emergency response. [2]
Deteriorating Humanitarian Conditions in Eastern DRC
The humanitarian situation is deteriorating in parts of North Kivu. [1] More than 39,000 people were displaced in the Mabalako health zone. [1] Needs and gaps in the response remained high in that area. [1] Humanitarian coverage was limited there. [1] Humanitarian access remained difficult in Itombwe in South Kivu. [1] The analysis covered provinces including South Kivu, North Kivu and Ituri. [1]
Sharp Rise in West Bank Attacks
Israeli settler and military attacks in the West Bank increased 63 percent in the first seven months of this year. [3] The commission recorded 4,113 attacks from January through July. [3] That figure is up from 2,524 in the same period last year. [3]
Communal Violence Prompts Warning to Traditional Rulers in Nigeria
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State warned traditional rulers across the state that they risk losing their certificates of recognition if they fail to maintain peace in their domains. [4] The warning came during the 21st edition of the Leboku International New Yam Festival at the Yakurr Peace Stadium in Ugep. [4] Otu was represented by his Deputy, Peter Odey. [4] The warning followed the recent communal conflict between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area. [4] That conflict reportedly led to the loss of lives. [4] Otu condemned the conflict as a show of shame. [4] He stated that the state government would withdraw certificates of recognition from traditional rulers whose domains slide into disorder. [4] The governor urged traditional rulers to intensify their efforts to prevent conflicts and sustain peaceful relations in their communities. [4] He stressed that the government would hold traditional rulers accountable for the security and peaceful coexistence of people within their domains. [4]
Russia Authorizes Seizure of Inadequately Protected Infrastructure
President Vladimir Putin signed a decree opening the way for the Russian state to take temporary control of critical infrastructure found to be inadequately protected from attack. [5] The decree was published on Monday. [5] It would allow Moscow to strip owners of physical and financial control over facilities if they are failing to secure them or repair damage quickly. [5] Ownership powers would transfer to Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management or another designated body. [5] Fuel and energy facilities, including nuclear power, are included under the legislation. [5] Industry, communications, transport and logistics, public utilities and other facilities deemed essential to state security and economic stability are also covered. [5] The move comes as Ukraine maintains an intense drone campaign against Russian infrastructure. [5] Kyiv has found significant success in long-range drone attacks. [5] Its targeting of Russia’s energy infrastructure has produced results, sparking fuel shortages across the country. [5]
What to watch next: Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian facilities may continue to prompt further state interventions under the new decree, while humanitarian access challenges persist in Itombwe and displacement pressures remain elevated in North Kivu.
