South Sudan: Force commander vows to boost peacekeeping presence ahead of elections

UN Interviews

As December elections loom in South Sudan and humanitarian, economic, social and political crises persist, the UN Mission in the country, UNMISS, continually provides services to maintain a conducive environment.

In an interview with UN News’s Mehboob Khan, Force Commander Lieutenant General Mohan Subramanian has been speaking of previously volatile security situations and peacekeeping challenges in the world’s youngest nation, that took months at a time to control.

He explained the challenges the Mission anticipates during the election season, while noting plans to strengthen peacekeeping efforts, which includes enhancing the mission’s footprint across South Sudan and ensuring accurate information reaches eager voters.