Thursday, June 21, 2018

South Sudan President And Rebel Leader Meet In Ethiopia To Resume Peace Talks



Al Jazeera: South Sudan rebel chief meets President Kiir in Ethiopia

Two South Sudanese leaders met for the first time since a peace deal broke down in 2016.

South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar met Wednesday with President Salva Kiir in Addis Ababa - the first time in nearly two years - as part of talks to try to negotiate an end to a five-year civil war, Ethiopia's Prime Minister's chief of staff said on Twitter.

"The PM Abiy Ahmed hosted a private dinner to President Salva Kiir and Dr Rieck Machar together," Fitsum Arega said.

"Faced with the continued suffering in SouthSudan, Ethiopia simply can’t stand by. With more work, a peaceful future is possible," Arega added.

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More News On south Sudan Peace Talks

South Sudan President Salva Kiir meets with rebel leader Riek Machar -- DW
Warring Leaders of South Sudan Meet for Peace Talks -- New York Times
South Sudan foes meet after two years -- AFP
Regional leaders renew South Sudan peace push -- AFP
More time needed to achieve peace, South Sudan rebels say -- Reuters
South Sudan’s civil war has raged for 5 years. Now the leaders of the two sides are meeting. -- VOX News
Inside South Sudan's civil war (Video) -- BBC

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