Blue Helmets Avert IDP Abductions In South Sudan- Global Report

Peacekeepers with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) thwarted the abduction of internally displaced people from a UN location in the north of the country, the global organization reported on Monday.

The two armed perpetrators were wearing uniforms of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA).

UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has more details on the incident, which took place outside the UN protection of civilians site in the town of Bentiu, in Unity State, on Saturday.

"A Mongolian Quick Reaction Force was deployed to the scene when the UN Mission first noticed the soldiers harassing the civilians. The troops fired warning shots over the heads of the soldiers who were also behaving aggressively towards the peacekeepers, including firing at them. The soldiers fled to the bush. No casualties were reported. The UN Mission has reported the incident to the SPLA leadership in the region, who assured the Mission that they will investigate the issue."

UN Radio/ GBC