South Sudan hits out at UN sanctions

The UN Security Council imposes sanctions on six generals accused of fuelling the 18-month conflict in South Sudan, the world's newest state.

The European Union is imposing sanctions on two South Sudanese military leaders accused of obstructing the country's peace process.

The United States on Tuesday presented a UN draft resolution on imposing sanctions in South Sudan where warring factions have repeatedly failed to abide by agreements to end 14 months of war.

Russia and Angola oppose moves at the UN Security Council to impose sanctions on a South Sudan general and a rebel commander, diplomats say.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit accuses the UN peacekeeping mission of acting like a "parallel government", as his forces recapture territory from rebels.

The African division of global players' union FIFPro says Moroccan players are being made to "pay a heavy price".

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US President Barack Obama signs an order authorising sanctions against anyone aggravating the conflict in South Sudan.

The UN warns warring sides in South Sudan they face an arms embargo and sanctions if they do not honour a truce due to come into force on Saturday.