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    Assessing The United Nations Mission In South Sudan’s Efforts to Protect Internally Displaced Persons in Malakal-Upper Nile State, South Sudan.
    (Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences, 2024-10) Lual, Joseph Anyak
    This study assessed the United Nations Mission in South Sudan’s Protection of Internally Displaced Persons in Malakal-Upper Nile State, South Sudan. The United Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) was initially tasked with securing peace and security in line with the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. Its mandate included facilitating the voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons, delivering humanitarian assistance, and supporting the protection and promotion of human rights in South Sudan. The following objectives influenced the study; firstly, it examined factors that influence the effectiveness of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in protecting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in MalakalUpper Nile state. Secondly, it analyzed the humanitarian conditions of the IDPs in the Malakal-Upper Nile state. Third, it assessed the challenges facing UNMISS in protecting IDPS in the Malakal-Upper Nile state. Moreover, the theoretical framework used is the humanitarian theory which investigated the function of humanitarian aid to defend and advance human rights and lessen the impacts of wars and natural catastrophes. The study employed a qualitative methodology with a purposive sampling technique with a sample size of 45 respondents who will engage in in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to gather information from key informants conversing with the mandate and operations of UNMISS. Qualitative data sought to draw themes that are consistent with research objectives. The study integrated findings from focus groups and interviews to comprehensively understand UNMISS's role in safeguarding IDPs. Focus groups with IDPs and key stakeholders revealed their experiences and perspectives, while interviews with local officials, UNMISS staff, and NGO workers highlighted the mission's challenges and successes. The data was analyzed thematically to identify key factors influencing UNMISS's effectiveness. Additionally, content analysis of secondary sources complemented the findings, offering a well-rounded view of the mission's impact and implications for policy and practice. The study involved fifty-eight respondents, including eighteen individuals who participated in interviews and forty participants across four focus groups, each comprising ten participants. The conversation aligned with humanitarian theory, which highlighted the significance of attending to both short-term requirements and long-term growth. However, UNMISS's real-world difficulties are a stark reminder of the disconnect between idealistic theory and practical implementation. For the mission to be more effective and to accomplish more comprehensive humanitarian aims, it is imperative that resource constraints be addressed, coordination be strengthened, and communication with Internally Displaced Persons be improved. The findings on the impact of protection will enrich knowledge about the effectiveness of UN protection missions in Africa.