Results killed in ‘Ghorrent attack’ on UN helicopter in the South Sudan

More than two dozen members of the South Sudan military, including an injured general, were also allegedly killed when the UN Mission (Unmiss) The helicopter came under fire in Nasir, the upper state of the Nile.

According to the news reports, the helicopter must have landed safely.

The extraction is performed at the request of the Signator to the Revitalized Peace Agreement for 2018. year signed as part of the commitment to completing the country’s civil war.

It was part of UNMIS to prevent violence in Nasir and de-escalate political tensions, after a recent defense defense (SSPDF) and armed young people, and armed youth, and armed youth, and armed youth, toward in a mission.

Invitation for responsibility

“Attack on UNMIS staff is extremely abominable and can represent a war crime towards international law” told Nicholas Hays, Head of UNMIS.

He expressed deep regret for losing UNMIS staff as well as killing military evacue “,”Especially when safe passages are received.”

“UNMISS calls for the investigation to determine responsible and consider them responsible,” he added.

Maintain Obligations

UNMIS invited all parties to refrain from further violence and for political leaders to urgently resolve tensions through dialogue – ensuring that the security situation in Nasira is still worse.

“It is vital that the parties comply with their commitment to reconcile and protect the integrity of the revitalized peace agreement“She stressed the mission.

History of tension

The attack comes in the middle of the current instability in the upper nyl state, which faced the months of conflict and insecurity. Thousands were displaced, while the humanitarian approach remains difficult due to the field and armed activities.

Nasir broke out in Nasira 14. February between SSPDF and armed young people, hardly used hard weapons. According to UNMIS, the fighting led to the victims among civilians, as well as fighters.

UNMIS patrol also under fire elevated during the conflict, leaving the Peacekeeper injured Due to the shelling of the mortar.