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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>Outspoken United States Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has urged the Biden Administration must make sure that millions of dollars in United States assistance to South Sudan is not used to perpetuate the status quote, but to help the suffering people of the world\u2019s youngest country.<\/p>\n

Sen. Risch made the remarks in a statement making South Sudan\u2019s 11th independence anniversary which it gained from Sudan in July 2011 following decades of conflict with support from the people and the government of the United States and a few other powerful Western Countries.<\/p>\n

In the statement, Sen. Risch stressed the commitment of the United States government in remaining a supporter to the people of South Sudan, but said the country\u2019s leaders are the biggest barrier to peace and further urged the Biden administration to make sure that US funding is used properly, an not to be used to empower the \u2018corrupt and selfish\u2019 South Sudan leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs South Sudan enters its eleventh year of independence, the United States remains a steadfast partner to the South Sudanese people in their journey toward achieving sustainable peace, prosperity, and democracy. South Sudan\u2019s leaders, however, remain the country\u2019s greatest barrier to realizing its aspirations as they continue to rule without elected democratic legitimacy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile the United States is deeply invested in helping the world\u2019s youngest nation succeed, we must be careful that our assistance is being used to support the people of South Sudan and not to perpetuate the status quo or further the corrupt and selfish behavior of its leaders,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

The statement further said that \u201cThe Biden Administration must listen to Congress and prioritize developing a clear South Sudan policy, conduct a serious review of U.S. support to the country, and match our investment in assistance with serious diplomatic engagement.\u201d<\/p>\n

On December 9, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan resolution, S. Res. 380, reiterating U.S. support for the people of South Sudan in their quest for lasting peace, stability, and democracy, and calling for a review of U.S. policy toward South Sudan. The resolution, led by Risch Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.), followed the 10th anniversary of South Sudan\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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