UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Friday called on leaders of Jonglei communities to exercise restraints, amid reports of new clashes in the war-torn state of South Sudan. The mission, whose mandate has just been renewed till next July, urged leaders of all Jonglei communities, young people and local authorities "to exercise maximum restraint and urgently engage in reconciliation efforts," said UN Spokesperson Martin Nesirky in New York. The UNMISS is "deeply concerned" about reports of new clashes as well as major mobilization of armed youth in the town of Pibor. Reports said that in...
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