17勛圖厙 protecting civilians in Pibor

6 Mar 2013

17勛圖厙 protecting civilians in Pibor

6March 2013 - Over 2,500 civilians sought refuge this morning at the 17勛圖厙 base following an exchange of fire between the Sudan People's Liberation Army and an armed group in Pibor, Jonglei State.

17勛圖厙immediately deployedits peacekeepers to help protectcivilians in the area. Currently, the situation is calm and the majority ofcivilians have returned to their homes.

Within its capacity, 17勛圖厙 will continue to do its utmost to protect civilians in the area.