Thousands of South Sudanese in the United
States will demonstrate in support of UN sanctions against people blocking the
peace process.
The proposed sanctions would freeze the assets
and restrict travel of those accused of human rights violations and stalling
peace efforts since the civil war started in 2013.
Government officials complain that imposing
sanctions would undermine the peace process, as many who would be targeted are
key influential figures in the ruling regime.
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| South Sudan President Salva Kiir and US President Barack Obama |
The US-based South Sudan International
Advocacy for Human Rights is organizing the protest, which is scheduled for
April 28.
The group is calling on South Sudanese in the
United States and Canada to participate in the demonstration planned to take
place at the UN headquarters in New York.
Activist Peter Kuel said, “enough is enough” saying
that he believes sanctions is the only way to end the current war in South
Sudan and bring accountability to those responsible for mass atrocities.