South Sudan government spokesman Michael Makuei stated last Wednesday (30) that US sanctions against members of his government will not hinder the effort to achieve peace in the country.
These statements were made to the Xinhua agency, in Juba, at a time when the UN Security Council is expected to vote this Thursday (31), on the imposition of sanctions on senior government officials, including the former Army leader.
Proposed measures include account freezes and travel bans for six leaders from both warring parties for obstructing peace efforts in South Sudan.
“Yes, we know that our people are suffering, but we are working collectively to build peace. peacebuilding is like building a house, you continue to do something every day until you reach the final part,” he said, ruling out political sanctions.
The South Sudan conflict has now entered its fifth year. the war began in 2013 after forces loyal to president kiir and his former deputy riek machar engaged in fighting, the 2015 peace agreement to end the violence was again violated in july 2016 when rival factions They resumed fighting in the capital, Juba, forcing Machar to flee into exile.
Millions of South Sudanese civilians have sought refuge in neighboring countries as the conflict continues, despite attempts by the international community to end hostilities.