White House urges end to conflict in South Sudan

Reuters

Published Jul 09, 2015 09:18AM ET

White House urges end to conflict in South Sudan

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's national security adviser Susan Rice on Thursday urged warring leaders in South Sudan to end their conflict and establish a transitional government.

"The government and rebels are committing appalling crimes against innocent women, children, and the elderly. President (Salva) Kiir and (rebel leader) Riek Machar and their cronies are personally responsible for this new war and self-inflicted disaster," Rice said.