US authorises property sanctions on actors in South Sudan conflict

The United States president, Barack Obama, signed an executive order today, authorising sanctions against any actors escalating conflict in South Sudan.

The order sets out a list of 12 offences that would warrant sanctions on all property and interests in property that are within or controlled by the United States.

Announcing the order, the White House spokesperson, Jay Carney, said,

“The United States will not stand by as those entrusted with South Sudan’s future put their own interests above those of their people.”

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