U.S. Foreign Minister John Kerry who is visiting South Sudan asked for hostilities to stop in an authoritative manner.

In particular, the head of American diplomacy urged the government and the rebels to come to a truce, otherwise genocide is now a real danger. He also threatened South Sudan leaders with sanctions, unless they cease hostilities.

The fighting began six months ago, and it is estimate that thousands of people have been killed since, while one million people have been displaced from their homes.