New York, Aug. 24 -- India on Monday condemned the attack on UN peacekeepers deployed with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in which two were killed while seven sustained injuries, and called for an "immediate and thorough" investigation into the attack.

In a post on X, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, New York, paid tribute to the fallen peacekeepers and wished speedy recovery of those injured. The Mission further underlined the importance of respecting UN personnel and premises.

"We condemn the attack carried out on UN peacekeepers deployed with UNMISS on 24 August 2026. We pay tribute to the fallen Ethiopian Blue Helmet and wish an early recovery to the injured peacekeepers. India reiterates the...