The UNMISS protection site in Bor is re-designated as a conventional displacement camp
Channel: UNMISS VIDEOS
Date: 2020-09-25

The UN protection site in Bor has been re-designated as a conventional displacement camp under the control of South Sudan’s government. Over the past year, peacekeeping troops have gradually been withdrawn and a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with the Jonglei governor to ensure ongoing protection and support of the displaced civilians.
A Government delegation visited the site to reassure people that they will not be forced to leave. Humanitarian assistance will also continue. Many families have already left the camp due to an improved security situation. The 1900 remaining residents move freely to town to attend school, shop, and work. An assessment found no external threat to the five UN POC sites have existed since 2017, so they will gradually be transitioned to IDP camps. This enables peacekeeping troops previously on static duties at the sites to be deployed to other areas where people’s lives are in immediate danger.

Video by Beatrice Mategwa/UNMISS.