South Sudan’s situation remains a threat to US national security – Biden

JUBA, MARCH 30, 2023 (SUDANS POST) – The White House has announced that it has extended the national emergency on South Sudan.

President Joe Biden said in a statement seen by Sudans Post said that the national emergency declared on April 3, 2014, must continue in effect beyond April 3, 2023, because the situation in South Sudan continue to represent a threat against US national security.

“The situation in and in relation to South Sudan continues to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States,” he said.

“For this reason, the national emergency declared on April 3, 2014, must continue in effect beyond April 3, 2023.  Therefore, in accordance with section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am continuing for 1 year the national emergency declared in Executive Order 13664,” he added.

The renewal of the emergency on South Sudan ensures that transfer of assets, in the form of property or interests would be blocked for some individuals whose actions are considered to threaten peace in South Sudan.

The measure would also affect those who threaten transitional agreements, expand conflict, commit human rights violations, and target women and children.

It also included those who recruit and use child soldiers, attack peacekeepers and aid workers, and those who help donate to such activities.