<p >The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has rejected recent remarks made following the renewal of the UN sanctions regime on South Sudan, describing them as a misrepresentation of the country’s current realities. In a statement, the Ministry reaffirmed President Salva Kiir’s commitment to implementing the Revitalized Peace Agreement, promoting national unity, and advancing democratic transition.<o:p></o:p></p><p> </p><p >The Government argued that continued sanctions and the arms embargo undermine state institutions and hinder security sector reforms needed to protect civilians and implement peace arrangements.<o:p></o:p></p>
