Congresswoman Barbara Lee on Violence in South Sudan
December 19, 2013
Contact: Carrie Adams (202) 225-2661
Washington, D.C.— Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Sudan and South Sudan, Reps. Caupano, Lee, McCaul, and Wolf, released the following statement regarding recent revelations of violence in South Sudan:
“As the co-chairs of the Sudan Caucus, we urge all leaders in South Sudan to show restraint and put an immediate end to the tragic violence in Juba and elsewhere in the country. We are deeply concerned about the violence and killings that have spread across Juba over the past few days, as well as the internal displacement caused by the unrest. We call upon President Kiir and his government to allow unfettered distribution of vital humanitarian assistance. We urge all who have resorted to force to rededicate themselves to the democratic ideals which South Sudan has long strived toward, including the freedoms of assembly and association, as well as respect for other basic human rights.”
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee is a former Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and currently serves as CPC Whip and Chair of the Task Force on Global Peace and Security.