Report 20160713A
Date
July 13, 2016
Administration
Barack Obama (Second Term)Location
South SudanWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Was 4(a)(3) Triggered? (Substantial Enlargement)
Yes, described in/inferred from report
Joint/Coalition Mission
No
Article 51 Report to UN
Not applicable because no self-defense claim
Purpose/Mission
Protect US citizens, propertyDetails: "to support the security of U.S. personnel, and our Embassy in Juba"; "protecting U.S. citizens and property"
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: "I have directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect U.S. citizens both at home and abroad, and in furtherance of U.S. national security and foreign policy interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct U.S. foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive."
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownEstimated Scope/Duration
Mission-bound but indeterminate
Details: "These deployed personnel will remain in South Sudan until the security situation becomes such that their presence is no longer needed."
Type of Enemy or Mission
Embassy protectionDetails: "deteriorating security situation in South Sudan"
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: "deployment of additional U.S. Armed Forces personnel to South Sudan to support the security of U.S. personnel, and our Embassy in Juba"
US Casualties Reported
Unknown
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
