US calls back ambassador from South Sudan

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a press conference at the US Department of State on November 18, 2019 in Washington, DC. He wrote on Twitter that he called back the ambassador to South Sudan. PHOTO | GETTY IMAGES | AFP

The United States, a key supporter of South Sudan, said it was calling back its ambassador for consultations as it shows frustration with duelling leaders' failure to form a government.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wrote on Twitter that he called back the ambassador "as we re-evaluate our relationship with the government of South Sudan."