The UN Mission in South Sudan or UNMISS reported that security situation in Malakal town remains tense following fighting between the SPLA and the SPLA-IO forces.
UNMISS in a statement on Sunday expressed deep concerns about the outbreak of fighting between government and opposition troops.
It calls on all parties to immediately ceasefire and fully implement the peace agreement signed in August 2015.
UNMISS promises to continue protecting South Sudanese civilians inthe looming danger.
It urges the warring parties to silence guns to enable the movement of humanitarian aid and personnel to conflict affected areas.