West threatens sanctions in South Sudan

Western diplomats warned South Sudan's warring sides that targeted sanctions may be employed, a day before peace-talks are set to resume.

In a joint statement by the United States, Britain, Norway and the European Union, the states warned,
"If the government and any other actor tries to undermine the peace process and rebuff the IGAD heads of state, they will face consequences."
Donald Booth, the US envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, who read the statement, said along side his European counterpart that both Washington and Brussels were considering "targeted measures" against individuals.

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