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| Deadly clashes in Malakal raise concerns ahead of Political Rally |
| 2024-06-02 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] Violent clashes in Malakal, South Sudan, have left several people dead and raised concerns about escalating tensions ahead of a planned high-level political rally by the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM). The clashes erupted on Thursday between two camps housing internally displaced people from the Shilluk and Nuer ethnic groups, according to sources from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the state government. The violence resulted in deaths and destruction of property. UNMISS confirmed in a statement that tensions remain high at the UN Protection of Civilians Site adjacent to its base in Malakal. The mission expressed deep concern about the violence and urged state and local authorities and government security forces to maintain stability and order in the area. “Such violence causes lasting harm to communities and prevents UNMISS from continuing our vital protection and peacebuilding work,” said Nicholas Haysom, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General and Head of UNMISS. The mission called on feuding parties to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully. UNMISS is working with the state government, community leaders, and security actors to restore calm. Related: Malakal: 2020-10-08 UN 'outraged' by attack on food aid convoy in South Sudan Malakal: 2016-06-24 UN will repatriate troops who didn't react to South Sudan attack Malakal: 2016-03-05 UN Says At least 25 Died in South Sudan UN Camp Attack Related: Sudan People’s Liberation Movement: 2023-08-22 UNITAMS calls for immediate cessation of military hostilities in Kordofan states Sudan People’s Liberation Movement: 2023-01-30 Persistent Insecurity in Southern Sudan: A 12 Month Outlook Sudan People’s Liberation Movement: 2020-11-04 Sudanese government rejects religion workshop recommendations: SPLM-N Hilu Related: United Nations Mission in South Sudan : 2023-02-17 UPDF recalls 4,000 reservists for Somalia deployment United Nations Mission in South Sudan : 2016-10-13 S.Sudan Denies Rumors of Leader’s Death as Tensions Rise United Nations Mission in South Sudan : 2016-08-12 Egyptian officials ponder sending troops to south Sudan Related: Nicholas Haysom 06/12/2023 Sudan requests AU, UN agencies not to deal with UN special envoy Nicholas Haysom 01/03/2019 Somalia orders top UN official to leave Nicholas Haysom 11/04/2018 UN Envoy Arrives In Garowe, Meets With Puntland President |
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