The Guardian: Action needed now to prevent South Sudan genocide, says UN chief
Ban Ki-moon issues plea to security council to impose arms embargo on African country, amid fears of escalating violence
The United Nations secretary-general, Ban Ki-moon, has said he fears genocide could start in South Sudan unless immediate action is taken, renewing his plea for the security council to impose an arms embargo on the country.
“If we fail to act, South Sudan will be on a trajectory towards mass atrocities,” Ban told the security council.
Noting that the UN’s special adviser on the prevention of genocide, Adama Dieng, has described genocide as a process, Ban said: “I am afraid that process is about to begin unless immediate action is taken.
“The security council must take steps to stem the flow of arms to South Sudan,” he added.
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More News On The Crisis In South Sudan
‘Act now’ to halt South Sudan’s ‘trajectory towards mass atrocities,’ Ban urges Security Council -- UN News Centre
U.N. chief fears genocide about to start in South Sudan -- Reuters
Mass atrocities feared in South Sudan as ethnic violence is stoked by hunger -- The Guardian
As Situation Deteriorates in South Sudan, Secretary-General Urges Security Council to Impose Arms Embargo, Calls for Reinvigorated Political Process -- Relief Web
US seeks UN Security Council vote on South Sudan arms embargo -- AFP
Amid Growing Unrest, South Sudan Kicks Out Aid Workers -- NPR
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