Amnesty International has accused the United Nations and South Sudanese authorities of failing to prevent a massacre in the village of Abiemnom, where more than 200 residents were killed, according to a rights‑group report.
The report states that peacekeepers stationed in the region were aware of a likely raid on Abiemnom but did not intervene to stop the attack.
Abiemnom, a small community in South Sudan, was the site of a brutal assault that resulted in a large loss of life, the rights group said.
Amnesty’s findings suggest that the UN peacekeeping mission and national officials did not take adequate steps to protect civilians from the impending violence.
South Sudan has been embroiled in conflict for years, and the incident highlights ongoing challenges for peacekeepers and local authorities in safeguarding vulnerable populations.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>