UN mission deplores widespread sexual violence in Juba - South Sudan

Deploring the disturbing reports of widespread sexual violence against women and young girls by soldiers in Uniform and unidentified armed groups in plain cloths, the United Nations in South Sudan – UNMISS is encouraging parties to sanction men in and out of uniform responsible for abuses and violence against civilians.

In an audio statement by the acting spokesperson of the UN Mission in South Sudan, the Mission condemned the actions and reminded combatants and parties to the conflict that these acts constitute grave violations of International Human Rights law and may be regarded as war crimes as well as crimes against humanity.

The Mission has intensified its patrols in and around the PoC sites and the greater Juba area.

Shantal Persaud, the acting spokesperson explains what UNMISS is doing to prevent harm and protect civilians under imminent threat.