United Nations Mission in South Sudan or UNMISS Chief on Monday visited Bor, Jonglei State to obtain firsthand knowledge of the situation on the ground concerning the implementation of the Mission mandate.
Ellen Margrethe L√∏j while in Bor visited the UN compound to assess the living conditions of staff, toured the Sri Lankan Military Hospital, attended Second Ethiopian Battalion medal parade and met with UN civilian and military staff.
In a statement CRN obtained on Tuesday the Chief awarded peacekeeping medals to the troops and thanked them for their contribution to the success of the Mission.
Ms L√∏j commended Ethiopia as Africa’s largest troop contributing country to the UN for contributing 1,200 forces to UNMISS deployed in Juba, Malakal and Bentiu.
The UNMISS Chief told the troops to protect civilians inside and outside UN camps, instructing them to ensure safety and security in communities.
She called on government security and law enforcement agents at various levels to facilitate the work of the Mission by assuring freedom of movement.