First Vice President Taban Deng Gai regretted the sanctions by United States Department of Treasury which he described as baseless and unfounded allegations.
“I have always fought for the sovereignty of the Republic of South Sudan and the Independence of its people from 1983 to 2005”, it read.
Deng Gai pledged to continue working with the United States and the international community to demonstrate the commitment and prove the unfounded nature of the allegations made against him.
The US Treasury announced sanctioning the First Vice President for allegedly his involvement in serious human rights abuse, including the disappearance and deaths of civilians.
‘Taban Deng Gai’s attempt to silence the opposition party is derailing the country’s ability to implement a peace agreement,’ said Deputy Secretary Justin G. Muzinich.
He added that ‘the United States calls on all nations to exclude from the international financial system those who jeopardize South Sudan’s future’.