Preventing reportedly broke out in Nasir in Higher Nile state on February 14 and 15, the UN mission in South Sudan says.
The United Nations has referred to as for calm because it reported lethal clashes in South Sudan have killed civilians and wounded a peacekeeper.
Preventing broke out between the South Sudan Folks’s Defence Forces (SSPSF) and “armed youth” in Nasir in Higher Nile state – which borders Sudan – on February 14 and 15, the UN mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) mentioned in a press release on Monday.
The oil-rich however impoverished nation, which achieved independence solely in 2011, is affected by instability with frequent clashes and political infighting.
The UN didn’t establish the armed teams that clashed with the SSPSF, a nationwide navy power led by President Salva Kiir, head of the nation’s unity authorities.
#UNMISS urges events to uphold peace deal following escalations in Higher Nile and Western Equatoria 🇸🇸
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— UNMISS (@unmissmedia) February 18, 2025
The assertion mentioned some fighters used “heavy weaponry which has, reportedly, resulted in deaths and accidents to civilians in addition to armed personnel”.
It didn’t give any particulars on the variety of folks harm, however added {that a} UN peacekeeper on a scheduled patrol was wounded throughout mortar shelling.
Nicholas Haysom, particular consultant of the UN secretary-general and head of UNMISS, referred to as for a right away finish to the violence.
“I urge all concerned to exhibit restraint and instantly restore calm. I additionally strongly condemn any violence in opposition to our peacekeepers and reiterate that such actions represent a violation of worldwide regulation,” mentioned Haysom.
The UN assertion additionally warned of “persistent tensions” in Western Equatoria state – on the opposite facet of the nation – between “organised forces”. It didn’t give additional particulars.
Haysom mentioned the scenario in each places underscored the necessity for the total deployment of South Sudan’s unified armed forces.
The nation endured a vicious five-year civil war between Kiir and his bitter rival, Vice President Riek Machar. A 2018 peace deal required the unification of armed forces forward of repeatedly delayed elections.
UNMISS has mentioned the unification of the military has but to be achieved.
