The United Nations Security Council has changed the mandate of the peacekeeping mission in South Sudan to focus on protecting civilians, instead of nation building. The resolution, passed unanimously by the 15-member council on Tuesday, authorized the UN troops to use all necessary means to protect civilians, monitor and investigate human rights abuses, assist the delivery of humanitarian aid and support a cessation of hostilities deal. Fighting erupted in South Sudan last December after months of tensions sparked by President Salva Kiirs decision to sack longtime rival Riek Machar, from the deputy presidents position.
Posted on: Wed, 28 May 2014 10:43:20 +0000