South Sudan Government Agrees To Truce -- BBC
The government of South Sudan has agreed to an immediate end to fighting with rebels but warned its forces would defend themselves if attacked.
Welcoming the commitment from President Salva Kiir's government, East African states urged rebel leader Riek Machar to do likewise, as fighting continued.
But Mr Machar told BBC News conditions for a truce were not yet in place.
He did confirm that two of his allies had been freed from custody but called for the other nine to be released too.
The release of the 11 politicians, accused of plotting a coup, has been a key rebel condition for any negotiations.
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