South Sudan - Ban 'Strongly Condemns' Attack On UN Mission Base in Jonglei State

17 April 2014

Amid escalating violence in northern and central South Sudan, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned today's attack on civilians and peacekeepers at the UN mission base in Bor, the war-torn capital of Jonglei state, by a mob of armed civilians who forced their way into the facility and opened fire on displaced persons sheltering inside.

"This attack on a location where civilians are being protected by the United Nations is a serious escalation," said Mr. Ban in a statement issued by his Spokesperson in New York, which reminded all parties that any attack on UN peacekeepers is "unacceptable and constitutes a war crime."

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