Uganda: VP Appeals to Kampala to Defend Juba Leadership

19 June 2014

Juba — South Sudanese vice-president, James Wani Igga, has appealed to the Ugandan government, which he described as a "good Samaritan" to help in convincing the world that president Salva Kiir should not step down as demanded by the rebels led by Riek Machar.

As details surrounding the five days visit of the South Sudanese VP to Kampala trickle in, a leading Ugandan newspaper and website, the Daily Monitor, on Thursday published a report quoting Igga as appealing to the southern neighbouring ally for help in an attempt to save president Kiir's job.

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