The Organization of the United Nations has announced the emergence of deadly clashes in northern South Sudan on Tuesday. The conflict has led to the death of numerous civilians and the wounding of one of the peacekeepers...
One of the representatives of the UN expressed concern regarding the escalation of violence, stating that the continuation of the conflict threatens the lives of ordinary people and seriously undermines efforts to support peace.
So far, it has not been possible to establish the exact causes of the clashes and their scale. It is important to note that interactions between the parties in the conflict continue, aggravating the situation on the ground.
The UN called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and stressed the need to ensure the safety of civilians and the personnel of peacekeeping missions.
