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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>At least 14 peace keepers died in South Sudan in 2023 alone, the head of UN Mission in South Sudan says.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Haysom did not specify the circumstances under which the peacekeepers died while address an event marking the 76th International Day of UN Peacekeepers in Juba on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

He paid tribute to the 14 UNMISS peacekeepers who passed away in the last year.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe take the opportunity to express our deep condolences to their families,\u201d said Mr. Haysom adding that \u201cTheir sacrifice will never be forgotten, and their legacy inspires us to continue all efforts in the pursuit of peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Haysom, \u201cthe challenges peacekeepers face are greater than ever, but they persevere to protect civilians, prevent violence, support political settlements, and build sustainable peace in South Sudan.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are about 18,000 United Nations peacekeepers are working in partnership with the Government and people of South Sudan to help the world\u2019s newest nation to navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace.<\/p>\n

UNMISS has been supporting peace -building in the country. The mission also prides itself on providing civilians protection through robust peacekeeping patrols and establishing temporary bases in conflict hotspots.<\/p>\n

According to the peacekeeping mission, its \u201cengineers are also building vital infrastructure, including repairing 2000 kilometers of roads, maintaining 80 kilometers of dikes and berms protecting 300,000 flood-stricken people in Bentiu, and constructing new schools, health care centers, water points, police stations, courts and other facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Head of UNMISS hailed \u201cthe people of South Sudan for their support, resilience, and determination to overcome the many obstacles they face to secure sustainable peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Speaking at the marking of the event in Juba, South Sudan\u2019s Minister of Federal Affairs acknowledged UNMISS for its roles in the country.<\/p>\n

Losuba Ludoro Wongo said the leadership of president Kiir supports UNMISS endevours in South Sudan<\/p>\n

\u201cHis Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit, supports your endeavour and is always ready to continue working with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and other international agencies present in the country to advance the well-being and safety of the people of South Sudan,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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