US makes UN push for South Sudan 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.

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

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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.

Presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki recognized that the solution to the current crisis was within the reach of the peoples of South Sudan

The African Union Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan (AUCISS) (http://www.au.int) met with President Thabo Mbeki, in his capacity as Chairperson of the High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan, today 4 September 2014. In attendance were President Olusegun Obasanjo, Professor Mahmood Mamdani and Lady Justice Sophia Akuffo.

The meeting follows nation wide...

Sudan beat neighbours South Sudan in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the Cecafa Cup in Ethiopia.