US express deep concern over current South Sudan peace process

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United States, or US says it is deeply concern about the direction of the current South Sudan peace process.
 
According to a statement US says the only hope for success is a process that is widely inclusive of all the views of South Sudanese, including civil society, churches, women and other excluded groups.
 
It stresses that a narrow agreement will not solve the problems instead may cause another cycle of conflict.
 
The United States observes that the President Salva Kiir Mayardit and SPLM-IO leader Machar, have not demonstrated the leadership required to bring genuine peace and accountable governance
 
It condemns the legislative measure to extend unilaterally the government’s term in office.
 
US urge the government to commit fully to negotiations that are truly inclusive and result in a new, representative and accountable transitional government.
 
It also calls on inclusive negotiations that grant a meaningful voice and power in governance and security to civil society and opposition groups.
 
The statement says the parties to the conflict must implement the cessation of hostilities and ceasefire agreements they have signed.
 
US says it welcomes the UN Security Council arms embargo and call on the regional partners and member states to enforce fully the flow of arms into South Sudan.
 
It warns that the US is ready to sanction additional persons engaged in corrupt activity and those who threaten the peace, security, or stability of South Sudan.
 
The report also adds that South Sudan’s scarce resources should be preserved for peace and development.
 
The United States expresses willingness commitment to support the South Sudanese to save their lives.