The United States strongly condemned the attack on the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) compound in Bor on Thursday by armed individuals that resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. "We reiterate our call upon the government of South Sudan to end the violence and to fulfill its primary responsibility to maintain law and order and provide full support for the UNMISS mission to protect civilians," the State Department said in a statement. "The United States also condemns the recent attacks and counter-attacks in the town of Bentiu by anti-government and pro-government forces," the State Department statement said. "The deliberate targeting of civilians during these attacks is unacceptable and those responsible for such acts must be held accountable," the statement said.
