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Sudan People’s Liberation Army (SPLA) soldiers stand during a parade on the 31st anniversary of the SPLA in Juba May 16, 2014. (Reuters/Andreea Campeanu)
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Riek Machar (Asharq Al-Awsat)
Riek Machar: I doubt Kiir will stick to the peace agreement
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The recent violence in South Sudan, the world’s youngest country, has brought a third of its 12 million citizens to the brink of starvation, according to the UN. With the country at a standstill in the wake of the fighting between the followers...Caption:
In this Friday, May 9, 2014 image made from video, South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, center left, and rebel leader Riek Machar, center right, exchanging signed documents in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (AP Photo)
South Sudan’s rebel leader agrees new ceasefire with president
Addis Ababa, Reuters—South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel commander Riek Machar signed a ceasefire deal on Friday after coming under growing international pressure to end ethnic fighting that has raised fears of genocide. Friday’s deal was made at a...Caption:
South Sudanese Foreign Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin, right, welcomes US Secretary of State John Kerry upon his arrival at Juba International Airport, South Sudan, Friday May 2, 2014. (AP Photo/Saul Loeb, Pool)
US threatens sanctions against South Sudan rebel leader
Luanda, Reuters—US Secretary of State John Kerry threatened sanctions and other “consequences” for South Sudan’s rebel leader Riek Machar on Monday if he refused to commit to peace talks aimed at ending more than four months of fighting that has killed thousands....Caption:
South Sudanese Foreign Minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin (C-R) greets US Secretary of State John Kerry (C-L) upon his arrival at Juba international airport on May 2, 2014. (AFP PHOTO / POOL / Saul LOEB)