The state yesterday said it is considering slapping tough sanctions on South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar, amid fears of renewed fighting in Africa’s youngest nation. They said Machar’s relatives, said to be living in Nairobi, should be deported back to Juba as part of the tough sanctions aimed at preventing Juba from sliding back to full-blown war. They termed the comments “unacceptable and inexcusable” and said they demonstrate the leader’s lack of concern for the people of South Sudan. “Machar and his allies cannot live in comfort in Nairobi and their children go to good schools, while people continue to die in South Sudan,” he said. Gethenji said Machar cannot be allowed to use any capital in the region as a launch pad for his atrocities in South Sudan against innocent citizens.

Source: The Star October 12, 2016 22:52 UTC