‘Protection of Civilians’ (PoC) has been a dominant focus of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in recent decades. At the same time, ‘Protection of Civilians’ is a contested and ambiguous concept, with its practical meanings often established in the realities of implementation.
The paper explores the concept of ‘protection of civilians’ and its related impact on the everyday experiences of those seeking safety. Using the case of ‘protection of civilian’s (POC) sites in South Sudan, the paper finds that the concept is marred with ambiguity, with wider implications on the POC sites residents. Finally, the paper provides insights on how ‘Everyday Protection’ can be used as a lens to widely understand the POC interventions in South Sudan.