[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1796]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        MARKING ONE YEAR SINCE CONFLICT BROKE OUT IN SOUTH SUDAN

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                          HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 11, 2014

  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, last December, a terrible civil conflict 
erupted in the nation of South Sudan. Two million people have been 
displaced, 1.5 million don't have enough to eat, and an estimated 
50,000 have been killed. The scale of the human suffering and ethnic 
violence in the world's newest country is shocking.
  It is deeply troubling that so little progress has been made towards 
a peace agreement between the parties to this conflict.
  Today, I call on both parties to lay down their arms. It is 
unconscionable that the people of South Sudan should have to endure 
such suffering due to the irresponsible actions of their own leaders. 
The parties must set aside their differences and negotiate a non-
violent resolution for the good of their young nation.
  The U.S. government must also step up its efforts, using its 
political and diplomatic influence to bring a lasting end to this 
crisis. As we mark a year since the onset of political violence in this 
country, we must reaffirm our dedication to working for peace in South 
Sudan.

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