President Barack Obama signed an executive order Thursday allowing the U.S. to freeze assets of anyone found to threaten South Sudan's peace and security, target U.N. peacekeepers, or commit human rights abuses.
The White House said months of fighting between pro- and anti-government forces in South Sudan threatens "to tear the young nation apart." It demanded both the government and rebels follow through on peace talks being hosted by the East African bloc IGAD in Addis Ababa.
South Sudan's conflict erupted in mid-December when the government accused former vice president Riek Machar of leading an alleged coup.
The accusations set off weeks of deadly fighting that has killed thousands of people. The unrest has continued in spite of a cease-fire agreement signed by the government and rebel forces in January.
The United Nations says the fighting has forced about one million people to flee from their homes. Some 200,000 South Sudanese have sought refuge in neighboring countries.
Source http://www.voanews.com/content/us-threatens-south-sudan-sanctions/1886328.html
Newer articles:
- Leaders of South Sudan, Sudan meet in Khartoum - 05/04/2014 20:20
- South Sudan: Obama Imposes U.S Sanctions - 05/04/2014 07:27
- South Sudan: U.S Threatens South Sudan Conflict Sanctions - 05/04/2014 07:12
- As S.Sudan conflict deepens, a generation loses hope - 05/04/2014 02:13
- South Sudan Reviewing Obama Order on Sanctions - 04/04/2014 19:56
Older news items
- Ruto speaks on South Sudan peace process - 04/04/2014 12:00
- South Sudan will starve without help, UN warns - 04/04/2014 06:00
- Obama clears way for South Sudan sanctions - 03/04/2014 23:43
- South Sudan: UN Warns of Disaster - 03/04/2014 21:57
- South Sudan Demands Apology Over Western Diplomats' Letter - 03/04/2014 21:19
Latest news items (all categories):
- مجلس السيادة السوداني ينعي نائب رئيس الجمهورية الأسبق اللواء جوزيف لاقو - 28/10/2026 15:49
- South Sudan Opens 14 Oil Blocks, Courts Investors Ahead of SSOP 2026 - 26/10/2026 15:08
- Jambojet Explores South Sudan Expansion After Talks with Juba Regulator - 26/10/2026 15:05
- Kiir swears in 5 officials ahead of South Sudan elections - 26/10/2026 14:53
- South Sudan cattle battles leaves 10 dead: official - 26/10/2026 14:49
Random articles (all categories):
- South Sudan Constitution language policy - 25/05/2011 01:00
- South Sudan official calls for political solutions to boundaries dispute - 03/12/2019 07:40
- South Sudan: UN humanitarian chief urges access to civilians in dire need - 19/07/2013 02:28
- Machar’s Return Only the First Step in Bringing South Sudan Back Together - 09/05/2016 07:16
- How Can South Sudan Reconcile It’s Bitter Past When the Present Is Even More Worse than Ever Before? - 18/01/2013 15:52
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 151319 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28402 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25507 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24712 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22687 times
