The United States secretary of state John Kerry, warning that a genocide could ensue in South Sudan, threatened leaders of the opposing factions with sanctions, reports The Guardian.
Speaking in Ethiopia at the start of his six-day tour of Africa, Kerry said,
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Speaking in Ethiopia at the start of his six-day tour of Africa, Kerry said,
“Those who are responsible for targeted killings based on ethnicity or nationality have to be brought to justice, and we are actively considering sanctions against those who commit human rights violations and obstruct humanitarian assistance.”Kerry’s comments come as the UN yesterday pledged to protect civilians from genocide.
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