United Nations, Jan 11
UN Security Council (UNSC) Friday renewed its call on all parties in South Sudan to commence a broader dialogue to end the violence in country.
Fighting erupted between government and opposition forces nearly a month ago.
In a press statement, the council members underlined their demand for President Salva Kiir, former Vice President Riek Machar and other political leaders to "demonstrate leadership by immediately agreeing to a cessation of hostilities and commencing a broader dialogue", Xinhua reported
They urged Machar to move forward and agree to a cessation of hostilities without precondition, and requested the government of the world's youngest country, in particular President Kiir, to release all political leaders, detained to create an environment conducive to a successful dialogue.
The council members also demanded an immediate end to all human rights violations and abuses and stressed that those responsible will be held accountable, according to the statement.
By:IANS