Monday, September 19, 2016 - 10:21
United
Nations Mission in South Sudan or UNMISS refuted SPLA allegations of
promoting criminal activity and harbouring armed elements in its camp in
Juba.
UNMISS rejects the allegations of bad behaviour in its operations
and keeping with the UN mandate on protection of civilians, and the
impartial nature of actions.
UNMISS condemns the continuing violence and calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire agreement.
It urges the parties to allow the country to move forward and put personal and political differences aside.
The Mission reports that on Thursday afternoon two SPLA soldiers in
plain clothes entered POC three, where they were assaulted and held
captive overnight.
UNMISS in a statement said the attackers withdrew from the
checkpoint and, later in the morning, SPLA forces deployed to secure the
area.