Rice accused the government of “abdicating its responsibilities”. “Yet, President Kiir and Riek Machar would rather haggle over personal power and wealth than agree on solutions”.
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On Wednesday, President Kiir began a new three-year term in office after lawmakers voted to extend his rule. It represents a unique opportunity for Obama to engage fellow heads of state on one of the most pressing issues in the region, South Sudan.
“Salva Kiir’s government is responsible for what is now happening in South Sudan”.
“President Kiir term in office has elapsed”. He called on members of the global community to immediately take bolder step to end the conflict in the country.
In this regard, the Council recognized the need for an urgent assessment and reinvigoration of the political process to develop and implement a comprehensive solution to end the crisis in South Sudan, and looked forward to renewed efforts by IGAD, the friends of South Sudan from Africa and overseas, and the United Nations to do so.
Hope, joy and a sense of freedom.
“Our children in those areas of fighting lost two years of education”. And, the United States along with the worldwide community, will punish those determined to drive South Sudan into the abyss.
From New York, this is your World in 2:00 for Wednesday, July 8th, 2015.
The leader of South Sudan’s rebels has said the country’s civil war will continue as long as President Salva Kiir remains in power.
It has continued ever since, with the rival leaders stoking ethnic tensions for political gain, spurning regional efforts to broker peace and ignoring threats of worldwide sanctions.
At current oil prices of $60-65/bbl, South Sudan is earning around $100 million in profit per month from oil exports, approximately 90% of the government’s income.
And pressure must be exerted on external actors to cease providing direct support – in the form of financing, military and logistical assistance, and munitions – to the two conflicting parties.
“The leadership of the SPLA/SPLM’s position toward peace negotiation is very clear to bring everlasting peace for all”, said Keke.
South Sudan marked four years of independence Thursday.
Meanwhile neighbouring countries are being dragged into the war.
But three of those named had already been slapped with European Union and United States sanctions that have failed to stem the violence, as asset freezes and travel bans mean little to battlefield commanders.
“We will hold accountable those who abuse the people of South Sudan”.
Detailing the toll of the civil war, Ban said Wednesday: “More than 1.6 million people have been displaced, including over 150,000 now seeking refuge in UNMISS protection sites”. Overall, this survey is representative of 58% of the South Sudanese population.
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Rice, directly addressing the traumatized people of South Sudan, recalled being in the capital Juba with her 13-year-old son to witness the birth of a new nation.
