EU Sanctions South Sudanese Military Brass

The European Union announced travel bans and asset freezes on Thursday on two South Sudanese military leaders it said were violating cease-fire agreements put in place to stop fighting that has killed thousands. The Council of the European Union said it would name the two individuals on Friday when the sanctions come into effect. The United States has already imposed similar measures against leaders on both sides. Fighting erupted in Juba in December, pitting the government forces of...

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