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IGAD threatens Kiir, Machar with asset freeze, travel ban if they don't stop South Sudan conflict

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his political opponent Riek Machar will have their assets frozen if they fail to stop fighting and killings in the country that has been in turmoil over the past one year.

Kiir and Machar will also be banned from travelling within the region, plus they will be subjected to an arms' blockade. They will also not access any supplies "that could be used in war".

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