An assessment of the United Nations Security Council Mandate on Protection of Civilians' Population A Case Study of South Sudan Conflict 2013
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Date
2019-06
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Kampala International University, School of law.
Abstract
The research analyzed the conflict situation in South Sudan; it stated that the conflict in south
Sudan was between the Government of South Sudan Forces and the Forces loyal to former Vice
President Riek Machar due to power struggles. The research further examined the civil war that
happened before South Sudan obtained her independence. The main objective of the study was to
examine the legal framework on protection of civilians' population in armed conflict. It also
affected the effectiveness of law applicable to South Sudan. The applicability of international
legal framework in South Sudan, notion of crimes against humanity, the national legal
framework. It further analyzed the non-legal issues that arise of conflict situation and finally the
research suggested possible recommendations and conclusions that can be useful in addressing
the problem at hand. The research further stated that gross violation of human rights ranging
from indiscriminate attacks against civilians for example sexual violence against women.
The methodology adopted in the study was quantitative and qualitative strategies.
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A dissertation submitted to the School Of Law in Partial
Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Award of
A Degree of Bachelor of Laws of Kampala
International
University
Keywords
United Nations, Security Council Mandate, Civilians' Population, Assessment, South Sudan