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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>The British government has sanctioned the commissioners of Koch and Mayendit counties of South Sudan\u2019s Unity State \u2013 over alleged role in conflict-related sexual violence in the oil-rich state.<\/p>\n

In a press statement on December 9, London announced targeted sanctions on people believed to have been involved in the perpetration of sexual violence \u2013 an abominable act prohibited by international law.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmongst those sanctioned today are Gordon Koang Biel and Gatluak Nyang Hoth, the County Commissioners for Koch and Mayendit in South Sudan,\u201d UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth individuals were involved in the conflicts in the Unity State between February and May 2022, and mobilised troops to rape civilians,\u201d Cleverly added.<\/p>\n

Koch County Commissioner Gordon Koang Biel, and Mayendit County Commissioner Gatluak Nyang Hoth have been accused by UNMISS and Rights groups of having orchestrated the vicious conflict that ravaged southern Unity State in early 2022.<\/p>\n

But the two commissioners have since denied the accusations and challenged right groups and the UN to present evidence of their involvement.<\/p>\n

Commissioners Koang Biel and Gatluak Nyang are among at least 8 individuals that the UK will block from entering the country, channeling money through UK banks, or profiting from \u201cour economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two leaders were not immediately available for comment.<\/p>\n

The UK further announced sanctions targeting 30 corrupt political figures, human rights violators and perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis wave, co-ordinated with international partners, marks International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day,\u201d said the British diplomat.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe package includes individuals and entities involved in a wide range of grievous activities \u2013 including the torture of prisoners, the mobilisation of troops to rape civilians, and systematic atrocities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Commenting on the sanctions, Edmund Yakani, Executive Director of Community Empowerment for Progress Organization welcomed the move.<\/p>\n

Yakani also urges \u201cour leaders to abstains from carrying out senseless violence that constitutes gross human rights violation.\u201d<\/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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