Thursday, January 23, 2014

Truce In The South Sudan Conflict?



South Sudan Factions Set To Sign Cease-Fire -- Voice of America

South Sudanese rebels and the government are scheduled to sign an agreement that could end weeks of deadly violence.

The East African regional bloc IGAD says there will be a signing ceremony Thursday for what it calls "an agreement on cessation of hostilities".

It says the sides will also sign an agreement on the issue of political detainees held by the South Sudan government.

IGAD has spent weeks holding talks in Ethiopia with representatives of South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and anti-government forces.

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More News On Reports Of A Ceasefire To Be Signed Soon In South Sudan

South Sudan factions set to sign ceasefire on Thursday: mediator -- Reuters
South Sudan rivals 'to sign truce' -- BBC
Mediators Say Truce in South Sudan Is Near -- New York Times
South Sudan Rebels Say They’re Ready to Sign Cease-Fire Accord -- Bloomberg Businessweek
South Sudan government, rebels to sign peace deal: mediators -- AFP
South Sudan government and rebels expected to sign ceasefire -- The Guardian

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