UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) says a dozen armed soldiers from the Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) moved to the perimeter of the Bentiu camp in Unity state.
UN Secretary-General’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric made this known to reporters on Thursday in New York. [eap_ad_1] He said that no fewer than 47,000 people uprooted from their homes were being protected at the camp.
“The soldiers were asked not to enter the camp and did not get inside, but their presence resulted in panic among those sheltering at the site. Some of them ran to the parts of the compound reserved for Mission members of staff.
“No weapons were fired and the situation returned to normal several hours later,” Dujarric said.
He said UNMISS reminds all parties of the inviolability of UN premises and reaffirms its resolve to defend its protection of civilian sites and personnel.
The mission is also working with community leaders. (NAN)
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