Economics
U.S. Sanctions South Sudan Officials for Spurring Conflict
- Treasury sanctions three associates of President Salva Kiir
- U.S. won’t allow officials to enrich themselves, Treasury says
Salva Kiir
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The U.S. slapped sanctions on three current and former South Sudanese officials in President Salva Kiir’s government for their alleged roles in destabilizing the African nation and “enriching” themselves through corruption.
The U.S. blacklisted South Sudan’s army deputy chief of staff, Malek Reuben Riak, and Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth, according to a Treasury statement on Wednesday. The measures were also imposed on former head of the army Paul Malong, who was dismissed by Kiir in May. Three South Sudan-based companies owned or controlled by Riak were also sanctioned.