South Sudan: President Kiir to Sign Yau Yau Peace Deal Into Law

10 July 2014

Juba — South Sudanese president Salva Kiir said he will sign a peace agreement with Jonglei-based rebel leader David Yau Yau into law. Speaking at a function on Wednesday to mark the country's third anniversary since gaining independence from the north, Kiir said that the Yau Yau peace accord demonstrates South Sudan's committment to resolve differences.

"I thank David Yau Yau for this courageous decision to stop the war and accept dialogue and [a] peaceful settlement of the crisis. Soon after this celebration, this agreement shall be signed into law and that is be followed by immediate implementation," said Kiir.

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