South Sudan says US sanctions on tycoon's firms 'unfortunate'

South Sudanese businessman Benjamin Bol Mel

South Sudanese businessman Benjamin Bol Mel. Two of his companies have been sanctioned by the US amid graft allegations. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has protested a US government decision to impose sanctions on two local companies over alleged corruption.

Officials argued that the sanctions imposed on ARC Resources Corporation Ltd and Winners Construction Company Ltd will weaken diplomatic relations between the two countries.