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South Sudan:
Rebels, Army Trade Blames Over Attacks
CISA, 28 August 2015
South Sudanese rebels and the army have for the second time in a week accused each other of attacks, barely a day after President Salva Kiir signed a peace deal. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Only the South Sudanese Can Solve Their Problems
New Times, 29 August 2015
South Sudanese President, Salva Kiir, this week reluctantly appended his signature to a peace accord that is poised to end nearly two years of civil war. Read more »
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East Africa:
Ugandan Forces on Alert in South Sudan
Independent (Kampala), 31 August 2015
UPDF readies for fresh fighting as peace talks falter Read more »
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South Sudan:
South Sudan - the Devil Lies in Implementing the Peace Deal
Monitor, 29 August 2015
"Whichever way the vote goes, there is going to be far-reaching ramifications for The Sudan (Khartoum) and South Sudan (Juba) and the entire region. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Finally, Kiir Gives Peace a Chance
East African, 29 August 2015
A cautious optimism has greeted the signing of the compromise peace accord by South Sudan President Salva Kiir on Wednesday. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Violence Will Continue in South Sudan, Says New UN Report
East African, 29 August 2015
Violence will likely "remain a feature of South Sudanese life for the foreseeable future" even if warring parties agree to end their conflict, a United Nations panel of experts… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Cautious UN Welcome for South Sudan Peace Deal
Al Jazeera, 29 August 2015
The UN Security Council has welcomed the signing of a peace agreement aimed at ending South Sudan's civil war while warning that it remains ready to impose an arms embargo on the… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Long Road to Genuine Peace in South Sudan
East African, 28 August 2015
The peace deal signed by President Salva Kiir and his rival Dr Riek Machar to end 20 months of fighting in South Sudan is a useful first step but many challenges remain for… Read more »
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South Sudan:
South Sudan's Unwanted Peace Agreement
African Arguments, 27 August 2015
South Sudan's leaders have failed their country in its short life. But it is not too late for them to redeem themselves. Read more »