(MENAFN- QNA) The United Nations Security Council expressed concern over recent developments in South Sudan, including the expulsion of Toby Lanzer, the U.N.'s Humanitarian Coordinator.
In a statement to the press, the members of the Security Council reiterated their full support for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and expressed concern about the latest developments in South Sudan, where the Government decided to expel, on May 29, the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UN Humanitarian Coordinator, Toby Lanzer.
"They underscored that to make such a determination immediately following the ... warning by the World Food Programme that South Sudan is facing the worst levels of food insecurity in the young country’s history because of a combination of conflict, high food prices and a worsening economic crisis, shows a disregard for the plight of the South Sudanese people."
The Council members demanded that all parties end "intimidation and harassment" against UNMISS and humanitarian personnel, cease ongoing restrictions on freedom of movement, and "allow the Mission to fully implement its mandate."
"The members of the Security Council reiterated their call upon the Government of South Sudan to immediately take steps to ensure the safety of all civilians and UNMISS Protection of Civilian sites ..., to swiftly investigate these incidents, and to bring the perpetrators of these egregious acts to justice. In this regard, they underlined their willingness to impose sanctions against those who threaten the peace, security or stability of South Sudan."
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