Some civil society activists are expressing a mix reaction over US sanctions on three South Sudanese top government officials.
The UN sanction affects Malek Reuben Riak, Michael Makuei Lueth, and Paul Malong Awan and three companies owned by Malek Reuben.
Some activists say the sanction is not a good sign and that something should be done to address the cause of the sanction.
But others say the International sanction has never been effective enough to change the situation of the country.
Rajab Mohandis, Executive Director for South Sudan Network for Democracy and elections or SUNDE says the sanction brings bad image to the country.
He says more needs to be done on the diplomatic level to address such issues in order to avoid other individuals from following the same way.
Mohandis urges the American Administration not to get disappointed, but keep on supporting the peace process in South Sudan.
Deng William Alaak of Voice for Peace in Juba, agrees and says if the America could do more research in South Sudan, they might get more corrupt individuals who are spoiling the nation.
Bongiri Peter of Humanity South Sudan says the US sanction will not only affect individuals in South Sudan, but it is already affecting many communities.
He reveals that the USAID program in South Sudan is already minimizing its activities across the country.
CRN could not reach Malek Reuben Riak, Michael Makuei Lueth, and Paul Malong Awan for comment.