21 Jan
2019
17³Ô¹ÏÍø working to establish facts of peacekeeper involvement in the death of two civilians
During a security incident at a base operated by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan in the capital Juba on Saturday, two civilian contractors were shot by a peacekeeper and died as a result of their injuries.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø promptly informed the South Sudan National Police Service of the incident. The Mission is taking steps to establish the facts of the incident that occurred at Durupi and has convened a review team comprised of representatives from 17³Ô¹ÏÍø force, police and security services.
17³Ô¹ÏÍø deeply regrets the loss of life and is providing support to the families of the two men who died.
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Communications & Public Information Section
Spokesperson: Francesca Mold mold2@un.org
+211 912 170 273
