UN URGES SOUTH SUDAN TO AVERT KILLINGS IN RESTIVE WARRAP STATE.

The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has called on the government to take immediate action to stop violent clashes in Tonj East County, Warrap State. 

The Mission revealed that these clashes, which have led to 280 deaths since March, along with widespread displacement and destruction of homes, began in December 2024, intervention with cattle raiding and revenge attacks involving armed youth from neighboring communities.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, Guang Cong, stressed the urgent need for the government to prevent the conflict from escalating to catastrophic levels and to bring communities together to resolve grievances peacefully.

He noted that UNMISS, which has increased peacekeeping patrols, is working with local leaders to calm the situation, but faces challenges reaching affected areas due to armed checkpoints.

The UN envoy also encouraged the government to rapidly deploy security services to protect civilians and facilitate community dialogue and peace building.