U.N. Peacekeeping Chief issues warning on South Sudan
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The UN's peacekeeping leader warns that South Sudan is descending into chaos, with little hope for peace as both the government and opposition show reluctance to engage in diplomatic efforts. Despite a significant UN presence, violence and human rights abuses are on the rise.
Key points from this article:
- The UN's Jean-Pierre Lacroix reported to the Security Council that South Sudan is facing increasing violence and instability, urging leaders to act to prevent further deterioration.
- How President Salva Kiir's government has responded lukewarmly to diplomatic efforts from eight African nations aimed at revitalizing a 2015 peace agreement, reflecting a lack of commitment to peace.
- Why the presence of 17,000 UN peacekeepers has not improved security, as armed clashes and human rights violations continue to escalate across South Sudan.
U.N. Peacekeeping Chief issues warning on South Sudan
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The leader of United Nations’ peacekeeping operations offered a dire appraisal of South Sudan on Tuesday, saying the world’s youngest nation is sliding further into mayhem with no sign that its antagonists want peace. In a report to the United Nations Security Council, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the under secretary general of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, […]
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