Abstract:
This study examined effectiveness of peacekeeping operation in conflict resolutions in
South Sudan, focused on the strategies used in peacekeeping operation, the effectiveness
of the strategies used in peacekeeping operations and determined the challenges facing
peacekeeping operations in South Sudan. Utilizing a descriptive case study design with a
qualitative approach, the research involved 20 respondents, comprising military
personnel involved in peacekeeping operations, police officers engaged in maintaining
law and order, civilian staff members, local community members, government officials,
non-military peacekeepers, and representatives. Data were gathered through semi-
structured interviews, focus groups discussions, and document reviews, and analyzed
thematically. The study highlighted those Peacekeeping operations in South Sudan,
primarily conducted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), employs
several strategies such as protecting civilians through temporary protection sites,
monitoring human rights violations, facilitating humanitarian access, and promoting
dialogue among conflicting parties. Peacekeepers also engage in community-based
initiatives to build trust and enhance local governance. The implementation of these
tactics has resulted in a more stable environment, indicating that mediation may be
successful even in complicated conflict situations.
Despite the effective implementation of these strategies, the study identified
Peacekeeping Operations in South Sudan faced with numerous challenges, including
complexities of consensus building, persistent ethnic tensions, political settlements, and
inadequate governance. These issues hinder the effectiveness of peacekeeping missions,
affecting their ability to maintain peace and security and necessitating continuous
assessment and adaptation to the evolving situation on the ground
