U.S warns of sanctions over continued fighting in S. Sudan
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July 31, 2016 (JUBA) – The United States has warned those taking
actions threatening the peace, security, or stability of South Sudan,
and those responsible for attacks on civilians or United Nations
premises, saying they may be subjected to sanctions under the UN
Security Council Resolution (UNSC) 2206 (2015).
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US president Barack Obama meets with South Sudanese president Salva
Kiir Mayardit in New York on 21 September 2011 (Photo: AP/Pablo
Martinez Monsivais)
The US, in a statement, condemned in the “strongest” terms the
continued fighting in Equatoria region and other areas of South Sudan
in recent days.
“We call for an immediate halt to combat operations and full
compliance with the ceasefire declared on July 11 and in the peace
agreement,” said Mark Toner, the deputy spokesperson of the Department
of State said in a 30 July statement.
The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) and the African
Union issued similar concerns over the fighting, which has continued,
despite a declared ceasefire.
According to the U.S, the “short-sighted” actions of South Sudan’s
leaders in recent weeks have exacerbated an already intolerable
humanitarian crisis as large portions of the country are facing
emergency levels of food insecurity.
“The people of South Sudan should have the opportunity to build their
country and pursue their aspirations in peace,” said Toner, further
adding, “Instead they are facing the further untold suffering of
continued conflict”.
A recent report from the UN gave horrific accounts of civilian
killings and a rise in the number of government soldiers in uniform
raping and gang raping women and girls who have taken refuge in UN
protection of civilian sites. The world body documented at least 120
cases of sexual violence in South Sudan in the last two weeks.
“Those responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other
violations of international humanitarian law - including those who
order or incite violence, or encourage or contribute to the commission
of crimes - will be held accountable,” stressed the US official.
The US reminded all parties that the peace agreement provides that the
Hybrid Court for South Sudan will have jurisdiction over violations of
international law committed during the transitional period, including
those committed during the ongoing violence.
Last month, skirmishes between force loyal to President Salva Kiir and
those allied to ex-rebel leader Riek Machar in the capital, Juba left
over 270 soldiers dead. The recent outbreak of violence, the UN says,
has displaced more than 40,000 civilians.
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1 August 07:51, by Angelo Achuil
In my opinion, South Sudan is already collapsing under the burden
of war & 300% inflation and more state sanctions will only make it
collapse sooner. The poor are no able to buy bread (leave milk alone).
The only logical kind of sanctions might well be on "individuals"
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1 August 07:58, by Akook
Only America under Obama has been so cool like nothing else.
They know innocent people are dying but choose to threat instead of
taking actions. Freeze the murderous accounts of stolen money by Pres
Kiir and Malong Awan. You know their accounts and that of their
business associates are in South Africa...
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1 August 08:02, by Akook
..just freeze the deadly accounts and enforce strict arms
embargoes and you will have already done the job. I don’t how much it
cost Obama’s administration to do just that?
Warn M7 of Uganda to take his nose off South Sudan affairs.
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1 August 08:05, by Akook
Susan Rice is only interested in an Obama’s Clintonian
Rwanda in South Sudan!
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1 August 09:20, by Eastern
Museveni of Uganda has once again "exported" the M23 rebels to
South Sudan to buttress Kiir; US and UN are dead silent about this.
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