South Sudan Warring Factions Trade Blame
It is feared the accusations from both sides will cast doubt on their ability to form the agreed unity government and end the war.
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South Sudan:
Machar Says Blocked From Juba
Al Jazeera, 20 April 2016
South Sudanese rebel leader and former vice president Riek Machar has accused the government of blocking his return to the capital to form a unity government after two years of… Read more »
Deserted road in Juba (file photo).
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South Sudan:
Monitors- Peace Deal at Risk
VOA, 21 April 2016
The failure of South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar to return Tuesday to Juba, the second delay this week, is putting a peace deal at risk, according to international monitors. Read more »
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South Sudan:
Disappointment for Juba as Machar Fails to Return Again
East African, 19 April 2016
Dr Riek Machar has once again failed to show up in Juba to take up his position as First Vice President Designate in the transitional government, turning the great expectations of… Read more »
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South Sudan:
Riek Machar 'Delayed Over Weapons Dispute'
Al Jazeera, 21 April 2016
A disagreement over weapons is preventing South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar from returning to Juba, according to demands from a government official and a rebel spokesperson. Read more »
InFocus
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Rebel leader Riek Machar's return to the capital has been delayed over disagreement on the number of troops to travel with him. Read more »