{"id":4323,"date":"2025-04-17T12:44:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:44:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=4323"},"modified":"2025-04-17T12:45:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:45:47","slug":"civilians-in-south-sudan-continue-to-bear-the-brunt-of-widespread-sub-national-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/derawetmedia.com\/?p=4323","title":{"rendered":"Civilians in South Sudan Continue to Bear the Brunt of Widespread Sub-National Violence"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Juba: Alnaeim Mubarak Kuol<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Civilians across South Sudan continue to suffer severely from persistent sub-national violence, according to the 2024 Annual Report<\/strong> issued by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)<\/strong>. The report highlights a 51% increase in the number of victims affected by traditional conflict parties and other armed groups<\/strong>, alongside a similarly alarming rise in conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)<\/strong> cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Between January and December 2024<\/strong>, UNMISS documented 1,019 violent incidents<\/strong> affecting 3,657 civilians<\/strong> \u2014 including 1,561 killed, 1,299 injured, 551 abducted<\/strong>, and 246 subjected to sexual violence related to the conflict<\/strong>. Compared to 2023, this reflects a 15% increase in incidents<\/strong> (from 885 to 1,019) and a 9% rise in the number of victims<\/strong> (from 3,340 to 3,657).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community-based militias and local defense groups<\/strong> were responsible for the vast majority of the violence, accounting for 79% of total victims<\/strong>. Warrap State<\/strong> reported the highest number of deaths and injuries, while Western Equatoria State<\/strong> recorded the most cases of sexual violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most abductions<\/strong> occurred in Central Equatoria State<\/strong>, allegedly carried out by splinter factions of the National Salvation Front<\/strong>, followed by Jonglei State<\/strong>, where Murle armed groups<\/strong> are believed to be responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicholas Haysom<\/strong>, Head of UNMISS and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for South Sudan, stressed the urgent need for coordinated action<\/strong> by national, state, and local authorities, as well as local communities, to address the root causes of conflict and seek peaceful solutions. He stated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Dialogue, reconciliation, and strengthening social cohesion are essential to easing tensions and building trust.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The Mission reiterated that the South Sudanese government holds the primary responsibility for protecting civilians<\/strong>, and called on authorities to implement effective measures to end the violence, de-escalate tensions, and hold perpetrators accountable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To support these efforts, UNMISS continues to carry out extensive peacekeeping operations by land, air, and river<\/strong>, and backs local peace initiatives, national political processes, security and justice sector reforms<\/strong>, constitution drafting, and preparations for national elections<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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