August 11, 2014-Reuters reports today that the risk of famine combined with growing arms imports could bring fresh woe to South Sudan, says a delegation from the UN Security Council. Reuters quotes UN Ambassador Samantha Power saying, “There is a grave risk of famine that now looms, that hangs over this visit.”

Added Power, “Moreover, as you all know, the killing is continuing, notwithstanding the fact that a cessation of hostilities has been signed.” Ambassador Power was part of the UN Security Council delegation visiting war-torn South Sudan.

“We hear very worrying reports of more arms being brought in to this country in order to set the stage for…another set of battles when the dry season commences,” said Power. “This is deeply alarming and so the round of talks now underway in Addis have to be taken seriously by both parties and there has to be urgency.”

The arms are said to be entering the country from China.

Ambassador Power concluded by saying, “We will engage Riek Machar as well, probably tomorrow (Wednesday), and we will deliver a very tough message to him.”

The delegation met with members of President Kiir’s cabinet on Tuesday.