Threatened by floods, South Sudan Unity state hopes for help from UN
The Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) witnessed first-hand the threats to community safety in Unity State and, in response, deferred closing a UN base there.
In response, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan deferred plans to close the base despite financial pressures and is continuing to do its utmost to deter conflict through robust patrolling, engagement with community leaders, and support for reconciliation and peace processes.
Unity State is facing a broader protection threat as the rainy season is predicted to intensify in the coming months, with the risk that catastrophic flooding will further exacerbate the already dire security and humanitarian situation.
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