(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) The United Nations Security Council has expressed its grave concern over the security and humanitarian situation in South Soudan, and renewed its support for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the vital mandate it is performing to protect civilians there.
In a press statement, the members of the Security Council reiterated their full support for UNMISS and expressed concern about the latest developments in South Sudan, where the government decided to expel the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Toby Lanzer.
"They underscored that to make such a determination immediately following the warning by the World Food Programme that South Sudan is facing the worst levels of food insecurity in the young country's history because of a combination of conflict, high food prices and a worsening economic crisis, shows a disregard for the plight of the South Sudanese people," the statement added.
In the press statement, the Security Council members condemned "in the strongest terms" the repeated violations of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement in South Sudan.
They reiterated their call upon the Government of South Sudan to immediately take steps to ensure the safety of all civilians and UNMISS Protection of Civilian sites, to swiftly investigate these incidents, and to bring the perpetrators of these egregious acts to justice.
The Security Council members demanded that all parties end "intimidation and harassment" against UNMISS and humanitarian personnel, cease ongoing restrictions on freedom of movement, and "allow the Mission to fully implement its mandate."
The Security Council also called upon all parties to engage meaningfully in the peace process so as to bring about a political solution to the crisis and an end to the conflict.
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