The US government has condemend recent fighting in South Sudan and called on the warring parties to respect the ceasefire.
In a press release from the US Department of State, which is equivalent to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs, deputy spokesperson Mark Toner said the two sides should immediately cease provocative action and hostile engagement.
Toner said recent fighting by both sides is contrary to the peace agreement recently signed.
Concern over Bashir in China
Separately, Toner voiced concern over the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir’s trip to China, despite International Criminal Court indictment for alleged war crimes in Darfur.
The US spokesperson told reporters the United States continues to believe Bashir should not be welcome to travel until justice takes its course.
Toner further said President Bashir had been charged by the International Criminal Court with war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.
He added the warrant for his arrest remains outstanding. The United States strongly supports the ICC’s efforts to hold accountable those responsible for those acts, according Toner.
The Sudanese foreign ministry announced Sunday that President Bashir would travel to meet the Chinese President counterpart, Xi Jinping, and attend the 3rd celebrations marking Japan’s defeat in World War II.