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UN peacekeepers failed to protect civilians before South Sudan massacre: Amnesty

The Hindu Nov 12, 2026 at 05:19 AM IST World
UN peacekeepers failed to protect civilians...

AI summary

Amnesty International reports that UN peacekeepers and South Sudanese authorities failed to prevent a massacre in Abiemnom that killed at least 213 people despite prior warnings. The organization calls for an independent investigation into the preventable loss of life and the peacekeeping mission's delayed response.

Key takeaways

  • At least 213 people were killed in the March 1 attack on the village of Abiemnom.
  • Amnesty International found that UNMISS and local authorities had sufficient time to prevent the violence.
  • The UN mission cited limited resources and budget cuts for its failure to deploy reinforcements earlier.
  • The organization is demanding a public, independent investigation into the killings and the peacekeepers' response.
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