{"id":1267,"date":"2025-02-18T10:08:50","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldentimessouthsudan.com\/?p=1267"},"modified":"2025-02-18T10:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T10:11:13","slug":"peacekeeper-sustains-injuries-in-south-sudans-mortar-shelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldentimessouthsudan.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/18\/peacekeeper-sustains-injuries-in-south-sudans-mortar-shelling\/","title":{"rendered":"South Sudan: Peacekeeper sustains injuries during mortar shelling"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>UN peacekeepers discussing evacuation plan in Mayom County, South Sudan. | Courtesy: UNMISS|.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A peacekeeper serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sustained injuries during the mortar shelling in Nasir County of Upper Nile State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UNMISS expressed deep concern by clashes in Nasir, Upper Nile, and persistent tensions between organized forces in Western Equatoria that have led to deaths, destruction of property, and civilian displacement in both states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On 14-15 February, a series of violent exchanges took place between the South Sudan People\u2019s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and armed youth in Nassir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These included the use of heavy weaponry, which has, reportedly, resulted in deaths and injuries to civilians as well as armed personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI urge all involved to demonstrate restraint and immediately restore calm. I also strongly condemn any violence against our peacekeepers and reiterate that such actions constitute a violation of international law,\u201d said Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe situation in both locations underscores the critical importance of the full and rapid deployment of the Necessary Unified Forces, in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Vitally, as South Sudan commences the fourth extension of its transitional period on 22 February, parties must adhere to the Agreement and urgently progress its implementation since it remains the only route towards a permanent peace,\u201d added SRSG Haysom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For its part, UNMISS is continuing to engage with communities and authorities in affected areas to reduce tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UN peacekeepers discussing evacuation plan in Mayom County, South Sudan. | Courtesy: UNMISS|. A peacekeeper serving in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) sustained injuries during the mortar shelling in Nasir County of Upper Nile State. 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