UN Security Council renews South Sudan mission for one year
A displaced woman carries goods as UNMISS peacekeepers patrol outside the premises of the UN Protection of Civilians site in Juba, South Sudan. PHOTO | ALBERT GONZALEZ FARRAN | AFP
The UN Security Council voted Wednesday to extend for another year its mission in South Sudan, the world's youngest state, which is undertaking a fragile peace process but remains plagued by post-civil-war violence.
Thirteen of the council's 15 members voted to extend the mandate for the mission, known as UNMISS (United Nations Mission in South Sudan), until March 15, 2024.
