The EU concerned about the situation in South Sudan

(BRUSSELS2) The tens of thousands of displaced persons, the civilian victims of an undetermined number, the assassinations and other violations of human rights... The EU remains concerned about the situation in South Kordofan, a border region between the new State of South Sudan and Sudan. In a statement, Catherine Ashton, the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, called on "the parties to agree on an immediate and unconditional cessation of hostilities and to ensure the protection of civilians and allow a full and unimpeded humanitarian access to all in need.