UN is calling upon the new Government of South Sudan to preempt preparations for inter-tribal conflict in its Jonglei state after reports "identified thousands of armed youth preparing to attack a rival community". Over the weekend, air patrols of the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) identified thousands of armed Lou Nuer youth preparing to attack Murle communities near Likuangole in Jonglei state. “I am deeply concerned to learn of reports of this imminent large-scale attack on civilians in Jonglei State. The Government must act now if we are to avert a major tragedy.” statement from Special Representative for the Secretary-General to South Sudan, Hilde F. Johnson.

"Over the past months UNMISS (United Nations Mission to South Sudan)has consistently called for an end to ethnic violence in the region, and has deployed resources to prevent and mitigate conflict in the Lou Nuer, Murle and Dinka communities. The Mission has also facilitated a reconciliation process between various communities, particularly the inclusive peace process led by the Sudan Council of Churches".

UNMISS called on all communities in Jonglei State to put an end to the inter-communal violence and to actively and immediately engage in a reconciliatory peace process.The violence in South Sudan, now less than a year independent from Sudan, is in addition to the ongoing disputes with Sudan - where the UN has also tried to intercede regarding border and resource disputes. Read: - "UN Mandate expanded for Abyei, Sudan" - diplomaticallyincorrect.org/films/blog_post/un-mandate-expanded-for-abyei-sudan-by-ambassador-mo/42877 - Also see Map.

By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey


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