South Sudan leaders face 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.

South Sudan's foreign minister warns that the imposition of any US-backed sanctions would be counter-productive to the 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.

The failure of South Sudan's leaders to meet a deadline to end the civil war means a "severe man-made food crisis could reach catastrophic levels", a charity says.

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Seven South Sudanese rebel leaders will face a treason trial over an alleged coup attempt, the authorities say.

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