U.S. raises pressure on South Sudan, bans export of arms, defense services
Source: Reuters
#WORLD NEWS FEBRUARY 2, 2018 / 9:07 AM / UPDATED 24 MINUTES AGO
U.S. raises pressure on South Sudan, bans export of arms, defense services
Lesley Wroughton
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Friday banned the export of weapons and defense services to South Sudan, stepping up pressure against President Salva Kiir to end the countrys four-year civil war.
The Department of State today announces that it is implementing restrictions on the export of defense articles and defense services into South Sudan, State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement.
While the United States does not conduct arms sales with South Sudan, the move prevents any U.S. company or citizen from providing military equipment or defense services to the countrys warring factions.
The unilateral arms embargo is another signal by Washington that it is losing patience with South Sudans leaders after ceasefires have been repeatedly violated.
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