{"id":91843,"date":"2026-04-13T14:20:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:20:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/un-security-council-debates-unmiss-renewal-amid-violence"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:44:10","slug":"un-security-council-debates-unmiss-renewal-amid-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-sudan\/all-news\/un-security-council-debates-unmiss-renewal-amid-violence","title":{"rendered":"UN Security Council Debates UNMISS Renewal Amid Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The United Nations Security Council is set to debate the renewal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) this week as its mandate is due to end on April 30th, amid growing concerns over escalating violence and threats to civilians.<\/p>\n<p>According to a UN press statement, \u201ccivilians throughout the country are at risk of atrocities and need greater protection,\u201d underscoring the urgency of maintaining a strong peacekeeping presence.<\/p>\n<p>The UN said that the mission, established in 2011, is mandated \u201cto protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian access, support the peace process and monitor human rights violations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, the renewal process is facing uncertainty as conflict continues across several parts of the country.<\/p>\n<p>The UN said government forces have conducted bombardments in Upper Nile and Jonglei states, \u201coften in populated areas,\u201d leading to civilian deaths, destruction of infrastructure, and mass displacement.<\/p>\n<p>It added that \u201cboth government and opposition forces have committed rape, looted civilian property and forcibly recruited adults and children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The statement further highlighted violence beyond major conflict zones, including a March attack in Unity State that reportedly killed at least 169 people and displaced about 4,000 others.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the UN warned that the peacekeeping mission is being weakened by funding constraints, with troop levels reduced and patrols scaled back.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProtection patrols have been reduced by 40 percent,\u201d the UN said, cautioning that such cuts are limiting the mission\u2019s ability to respond quickly and protect vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n<p>The Security Council is now being urged to ensure that UNMISS retains a strong mandate and sufficient resources, warning that any weakening of the mission could have serious consequences for civilians.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Sudan<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Sudan. The United Nations Security Council is set to debate the renewal of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) this week as its mandate is due to end on April 30th, amid growing concerns over escalating violence and threats to civilians. 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