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China urges cease fire in South Sudan

United Nations peacekeepers from China on guard in South Sudan, Dec 16. [Photo/Xinhua]

China has always urged parties in South Sudan to stop fighting and form a transitional government as soon as possible.

The UN Security Council members, including China, unanimously adopted a resolution in March to impose sanctions on those who would block peace process in South Sudan.

Noting the two parties in South Sudan, the government and the opposition, are under the good offices of the Inter-governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), holding political negotiations in Ethiopia, China said the resolution is to help IGAD in its push for an early breakthrough in the political negotiations.

To support the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) emergency response to the deteriorating food security situation in South Sudan, China has donated $5 million to assist people in the conflict-affected states - Unity, Upper Nile and Jonglei - where people rely heavily on humanitarian assistance.

"China's generosity comes at a crucial time when we must support people who are on the brink of a hunger calamity in remote parts of the conflict-affected states," said Joyce Luma, WFP Country Director in South Sudan.

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