UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN URGES GREATER PROTECTION FOR CIVILIANS IN JONGLEI

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UN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN SOUTH SUDAN URGES GREATER PROTECTION FOR
CIVILIANS IN JONGLEI
New York, Apr 8 2013 12:00PM
The top United Nations official in South Sudan today
<"http://unmiss.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=3465&ctl=Details&mid=6047&ItemID=1313951&language=en-US">urged
authorities and communities in Jonglei state to take all necessary
steps to prevent inter-communal violence and attacks by armed groups
which are threatening civilians and spurring a deadly cycle of
violence.

"The destabilization of Jonglei must stop. I urge the Murle, Lou Nuer
and Dinka communities, their leaders, and the Governments of Jonglei
and South Sudan to resume – and sincerely engage in – peace
initiatives," Special Representative of the Secretary-General Hilde F.
Johnson told journalists in Juba, adding that that UN Mission in South
Sudan (UNMISS), which she heads, would continue to support these peace
processes.

She specifically noted the importance for the Sudan People's
Liberation Army (SPLA) to make every effort to abide by national and
international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians.

"Women, children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable and need
protection," she said.

Ms. Johnson also called on people from "all the communities in the
state to come together" to end the cycle of violence.

"Your diversity is what constitutes the make-up of your country; it is
what makes South Sudan great. It should be the glue that holds you
together, not a force of division," she continued, warning against
reports of retaliatory attacks by armed youth.

South Sudan faces considerable security challenges, in particular, in
Jonglei State and the tri-state area of Lakes, Warrap and Unity.

Last week, the UN mission released its findings into a probe of a
cattle raid on 8 February attack near Walgak in West Akobo in which at
least at least 85 cattle herders, mostly women and children, were
killed.

UNMISS said the attack represented the highest single loss of life
since an increase in inter-communal violence began several months ago.

As part of its protection of civilians mandate, the Mission increased
its military deployment in all communities in Jonglei, including in
Bor, Pibor, Gumuruk, Akobo and Yuai, with UNMISS troops conducting
expanded patrols to deter violence and assist with early warning in
relation to threats against civilians, according to a news release.

Additional forces are on stand-by for rapid deployment to Jonglei when
necessary, including in integrated teams to engage in early warning
and monitoring activities, the Mission noted.

"The Mission will also follow up on any reports of hostilities
affecting civilians adversely or violations of human rights, and calls
on the Government of South Sudan to investigate such incidents and
hold the perpetrators to account," UNMISS said, urging all parties to
grant the Mission "freedom of movement" to carry out its mandate.

Addressing journalists today, Ms. Johnson underscored that UNMISS
treats all communities with impartiality. "The UN is set to protect
all civilians, wherever they come from, whatever their ethnic identity
or background. There is no difference," she said.

"We will always act with impartiality in South Sudan, in all
circumstances. Anything else would be a gross violation of our
UN-mandate," she stressed.

She urged communities to relay information to UNMISS and the
Government authorities, saying "UNMISS needs 'early enough' early
warning to deploy as quickly as possible within the Mission's existing
logistical capacity."
Apr 8 2013 12:00PM
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