South Sudan: Peace Talks Trapped in Semi-Permanent Coma

African Arguments, 9 March 2015

Another round of fruitless talks, another failure to agree, another painful disappointment for the millions desperate for peace: the news from Addis Ababa at the end of last week… Read more »

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South Sudan: Peace Talks Suspended With No Any Deal

CISA, 6 March 2015

Peace talks between South Sudan's government and rebels adjourned on March 6 and there was no date set for the next meeting, an IGAD mediation official said in a statement. Read more »
South Sudan: Oxfam Reacts to Failure of South Sudan's Leaders to Reach an Agreement

Oxfam, 7 March 2015

In response to the failure of the leaders of South Sudan to reach an agreement at the IGAD peace talks in Addis Ababa, Oxfam South Sudan Country Director Zlatko Gegic said: Read more »

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South Sudan: Ban 'Profoundly Disappointed' Over Failed Progress On Peace Talks

UN News, 6 March 2015

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today expressed profound disappointment after the unsuccessful conclusion of peace talks in South Sudan and the failure of President Salva Kiir and… Read more »
South Sudan: Peace Talks 'Fail to Reach Breakthrough'

Reporter, 7 March 2015

Frustrated Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said yesterday that South Sudan's warring parties have failed to reach a breakthrough in the peace talks, expressing his… Read more »

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South Sudan Leaders Fail to Meet Deal Deadline

President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar have again failed to find common ground necessary for the signing of a peace pact. Read more »
- South Sudan: U.S. Flays Both South Sudan Leaders
- South Sudan: Delayed Peace Means No Justice for War Crime Victims
South Sudan Warring Factions Begin Direct Talks

The two leaders have been urged to speedily address outstanding issues and take tough decisions rather than only reiterating their old positions. Read more »
- Ethiopia: South Sudanese Leaders Begin Direct Talks
- Ethiopia: 'The Ball Is in Your Court' - Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn
Sudanese Refugees Sue Producers Of Hollywood Film

The refugees claim the filmmakers didn't compensate them for their stories in the film, The Good Lie. Read more »
- Kenya: Sudanese Refugees Sue 'Good Lie' Producers
- Resource Document The Good Lie - Official Trailer
UN Approves Targeted South Sudan Sanctions

This is the Security Council's latest step towards ending a conflict that has killed thousands in South Sudan. Read more »
- South Sudan: UNSC Approves S. Sudan Sanctions
- Resource Document AfricaLink on Air - 5 March 2015