[wanabidii] Press Releases: South Sudan: United States Calls for Adherence to the Cease-fire

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: South Sudan: United States Calls for Adherence to the Cease-fire 09/01/2015 03:59 PM EDT South Sudan: United States Calls for Adherence to the Cease-fire Press Statement Mark C. Toner Deputy Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 1, 2015 The United States condemns the recent fighting in Jonglei State and Upper Nile State in South Sudan. We call on all parties to immediately cease provocative action and hostile engagement, and to further develop security arrangements at the planned security workshop starting September 5. The recent cease-fire declarations by the Government of South Sudan and the opposition, ordering all forces to cease military operations on August 29, were welcomed as a step toward implementation of the agreement that now binds the parties. However, recent fighting by forces on both sides runs contrary to those orders and the terms of the peace agreement. Anyone acting to spoil the peace agreement implementation will face consequences. To this end, we will work with Security Council partners to pursue, as needed, sanctions as authorized by UNSC resolution 2206. The United States will continue to stand with those who choose peace and are committed to faithful implementation of the agreement. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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