UNMISS concerned about reported mobilization of armed youth and inter-communal clashes

12 Jul 2013

UNMISS concerned about reported mobilization of armed youth and inter-communal clashes

Juba, 11 July 2013 - The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is deeply concerned about reports of a major mobilization of armed youth moving towards Pibor county in Jonglei State and reported clashes. UNMISS calls on the leaders of all Jonglei communities, their youth, as well as on national and state authorities to exercise maximum restraint and urgently engage in reconciliation efforts.