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Kiir calls for talks on new UN force, says sovereignty comes first

South Sudan President Salva Kiir said Monday he is not opposed to the deployment of a strengthened UN force while expressing "very serious concerns" over the internationally-backed plan.

In a speech at the opening of parliament in the capital Juba on Monday, Kiir said more time and further negotiations were needed before the deployment of a new contingent with a stronger mandate.

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