South Sudan crisis: Kiir, rebel leader agree to form unity govt
The government of national unity will come into effect after 100 days.
The government of national unity will come into effect after 100 days.
Now in its seventh year of existence, South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, has remained mired in instability and conflict, ...
The event is packaged to celebrate the peace deal signed by the government and the rebel leaders.
The new agreement, mediated by Sudan, reinstates Reik Machar, a former vice-president, to his former role.
The move follows a peace deal signed earlier this month with rebel leader, Riek Machar.
The talks holding in Sudan will centre on powers of the president and vice president.
The conflict has killed tens of thousands, displaced an estimated quarter of South Sudan’s population of 12 million.
The rebels want the power base of the president lessened.
South Sudan descended into civil war in late 2013, and the conflict has created one of the fastest growing refugee ...
Messrs. Kiir and Machar are due to meet later on Wednesday.
Ajongo joined the Sudan People’s Liberation Army in 1983.
William Endley served as an advisor to rebel leader Riek Machar.
Mr. Machar is held in South Africa to avoid him stirring trouble in South Sudan.
The four abducted South Sudanese and four foreign workers were let go after negotiations.
Mr. Machar reportedly fled to Ethiopia.
Mr. Machar says he will not order his troops into Juba.
Mr. Machar's whereabouts have been unknown ever since his Juba residence was attacked earlier this month.
Machar's spokesperson said the ultimatum was unreasonable.
The move is expected to end the country’s 28-month conflict.
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