**UN to Vote on South Sudan Peacekeepers as Atrocity Risk Rises**

The UN Security Council will vote this week on whether to renew its peacekeeping mission in South Sudan. The decision comes as civilians across the country face a high risk of violent attacks and need greater safety. The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) was created in 2011 to support the new nation's independence. Its role expanded when a civil war began in 2013. Today, its core job is to protect civilians. The mission also works to ensure aid can reach people, supports peace efforts, and monitors human rights. The Security Council debate will determine the mission's future strength and focus.