South Sudan Government And Rebel Representatives Have Signed A New Power Sharing Agreement

Al Jazeera: South Sudan rivals reach new security arrangement deal

Government and rebel representatives are expected to sign a new power-sharing agreement in Uganda on Saturday.

South Sudan's warring sides have signed an accord on security arrangements after talks in neighbouring Sudan's capital, a step that could lead to a power-sharing deal.

"All parties have agreed to withdraw military troops from urban areas as part of the security agreement," Jamal Omar, Sudanese chief of military intelligence, said at Friday's signing ceremony in Khartoum.

The agreement comes days after foes Salva Kiir, the president of South Sudan, and Riek Machar, his former vice president and now rebel leader, agreed to a permanent ceasefire, raising hopes for an end to the five-year conflict that has devastated the world's youngest country.

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WNU Editor: There are some conflicting reports on what this deal actually entails .... South Sudan: Confusion over power-sharing deal agreed to by president, rebel leader (DW).

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