Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation says more sanctions are not the right way forward in South Sudan.

Two weeks ago, the Council of Ministers formed a committee to lobby against imposition of sanctions by the United Nations Security Council.

Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin says in press conference in the U S that suggesting sanctions at a time when both parties are about to reach a peace agreement is not helpful

‘‘Peace process has moved forward. So if the reason for suggesting sanctions is that there is no commitment in the peace process than one can understand it. But the facts on the ground as I have related to you that both sides have agreed on everything to bring peace to the country except on the issue of the structures of the transitional government.” Benjamin said.

“Then why not give the chance? Why not help now since it is the last lap? It’s just like you’re running a marathon and you’re just left with 10 meters away” from the finish line.” He added.

Dr. Barnaba is heading a government group lobbying against UN sanctions.