The United States on Friday sanctioned retired Israeli major general Israel Ziv, along with two other people, over their roles in South Sudan's civil war.
The US Treasury said in a statement that Ziv and South Sudanese businessman Obac William Olawo led entities whose efforts extended the conflict, while South Sudanese official Gregory Vasili took part in "actions that have undermined peace, stability and security.
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