Phnom Penh: Senate President Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, National Assembly President Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, and Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet have extended their deepest condolences following the deaths of two Cambodian peacekeepers during a mission in South Sudan.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, a gunfire incident occurred on May 13, 2025, at 15:50 local time in the city of Malakal, where troops from the Royal Gendarmerie of Cambodia are stationed. The tragic event claimed the lives of two soldiers from Royal Gendarmerie Squadron Unit 872, identified as Miss Doung Magaly and Mr. Phat Mony.
The leaders expressed their sorrow in separate condolence messages to the families of the fallen soldiers, stating, 'This is a tragic loss of great soldiers who served with strong will and conscience in the name of the Nation, Religion, and King. They courageously volunteered to uphold peace under the UN flag, ultimately sacrificing their lives.'
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence H.E. Gen. Tea Seiha, representing the Ministry of National Defence and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, also conveyed his deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences on the loss of the two blue beret troops.
In their messages, the leaders prayed for the souls of Miss Doung Magaly and Mr. Phat Mony to rest in peace.