“These reported actions are in violation of the rights to freedom of expression, movement and civil and political engagement, which are fundamental pillars of a democratic society,” UNMISS said in a news release on Thursday.

“[We] will be raising our concerns with all relevant authorities,” it added.

In the release, the Mission further noted that the visit by the Security Council members was an opportunity for an open dialogue with a view to gaining greater understanding of some of the issues and concerns faced by South Sudanese citizens at the grassroots level.

A Security Council delegation comprising Angola, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Russia, Senegal, Spain, Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, Uruguay and Venezuela undertook a three-day visit to the country from 2 to 5 September during which it held a series of high-level meetings with President Salva Kiir and other Transitional Government members, civil society groups, faith-based organization and senior UN officials.