UN seeks 'peacekeepers' from Pakistan to bolster mission in South Sudan
Currently there are 7,000 strong UN force in South Sudan to protect civilians, but need 5,500 additional troops.
Pakistan is the largest troop contributor to UN peacekeeping operations around the world. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
UNITED NATIONS:
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon requested Pakistan on Tueday to contribute its troops to UN peace keeping mission in South Sudan.
Moon has urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and several other world leaders to contribute troops to add 5,500 personnel to the 7,000 strong UN force in South Sudan to protect civilians from the fast deteriorating law and order situation in the country, said spokesperson for the UN Secretary General.
"On the situation in South Sudan, the Secretary-General has been speaking to many leaders, reaching out for their support for bolstering the capacity of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNMISS) to allow it to do its utmost to protect civilians and for stepping up efforts to find a political solution to the crisis," said the spokesperson in a statement.
Pakistan is the largest troop contributor to the UN with 7,592 troops. It also contributes over 600 police units.
Speaking at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, the secretary general commended the efforts of peacekeepers and UN personnel in maintaining peace and providing humanitarian aid to the people of South Sudan.
“I commend our brave peacekeepers and all UN personnel helping to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance and monitor human rights, under very difficult circumstances,” said Moon.
Condemning the attacks on peacekeepers and UN personnel in South Sudan, the secretary general demanded that attacks on UN personnel and civil must cease at once. He further said that UN would conduct the investigation into the matter and those found guilty of these incident would be held personally accountable.
“Those responsible will be held personally accountable. They should know the world is watching,” said secretary general.
Moon has proposed reinforcing the UNMISS with 5,500 more peacekeepers as well as additional assets. The mission currently has over 6,800 troops and police in the country.
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. As many as 45,000 people are seeking protection at UNMISS bases.
UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon requested Pakistan on Tueday to contribute its troops to UN peace keeping mission in South Sudan.
Moon has urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and several other world leaders to contribute troops to add 5,500 personnel to the 7,000 strong UN force in South Sudan to protect civilians from the fast deteriorating law and order situation in the country, said spokesperson for the UN Secretary General.
"On the situation in South Sudan, the Secretary-General has been speaking to many leaders, reaching out for their support for bolstering the capacity of the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNMISS) to allow it to do its utmost to protect civilians and for stepping up efforts to find a political solution to the crisis," said the spokesperson in a statement.
Pakistan is the largest troop contributor to the UN with 7,592 troops. It also contributes over 600 police units.
Speaking at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, the secretary general commended the efforts of peacekeepers and UN personnel in maintaining peace and providing humanitarian aid to the people of South Sudan.
“I commend our brave peacekeepers and all UN personnel helping to protect civilians, provide humanitarian assistance and monitor human rights, under very difficult circumstances,” said Moon.
Condemning the attacks on peacekeepers and UN personnel in South Sudan, the secretary general demanded that attacks on UN personnel and civil must cease at once. He further said that UN would conduct the investigation into the matter and those found guilty of these incident would be held personally accountable.
“Those responsible will be held personally accountable. They should know the world is watching,” said secretary general.
Moon has proposed reinforcing the UNMISS with 5,500 more peacekeepers as well as additional assets. The mission currently has over 6,800 troops and police in the country.
Tens of thousands of people have been displaced by the ongoing conflict in South Sudan. As many as 45,000 people are seeking protection at UNMISS bases.