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U.N. peacekeepers step up protection amid clashes in South Sudan; U.N. mission alarms over heavy fighting in Libya
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U.N. peacekeeping forces increased patrols and temporary deployments in Jonglei and Upper Nile States after recent air strikes and clashes; U.N. mission in Libya warned of intense fighting in Tripoli with heavy weaponry and called on parties to cease hostilities to protect civilians.
U.N. peacekeeping colleagues reported ongoing air strikes and ground attacks in Jonglei and Upper Nile states in South Sudan, including clashes in or near Nifangak that have allegedly caused civilian deaths and injuries.
The briefing said the peacekeeping mission has intensified patrols and temporarily deployed peacekeepers to bases in conflict hot spots to provide protection within its capacities. Spokespeople said peacekeepers stationed temporarily were able to deploy swiftly to provide emergency medical care to the wounded and to prevent further conflict in affected areas.
On the political and security front, the mission said it is engaging with national and local authorities to reduce tensions and urged the parties to cease hostilities, resume dialogue and make progress on the full implementation of the revitalized peace agreement.
Separately, the U.N. support mission in Libya expressed alarm at the unfolding security situation in the capital, Tripoli, where intense fighting with heavy weaponry has taken place in densely populated civilian areas. The mission called on all parties to immediately cease fighting, restore calm and uphold obligations to protect civilians; it warned that attacks on civilians and civilian objects may amount to war crimes.
