Machar Returns, Sworn in as South Sudan's Vice President
Reports say the return of rebel chief, Riek Machar, marks the formation of a unity government, and a fresh chance for the country to rewrite its violent history.
Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar
-
South Sudan:
I am Committed to Implement This Agreement - Machar
Focus, 27 April 2016
Riek Machar finally returned to South Sudan on Tuesday. He was immediately sworn in as vice-president of the world's newest country, calling for "unity" after more than two years… Read more »
-
Sudan:
Machar Returns, Sworn in As Vice President
Al Jazeera, 26 April 2016
South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar has returned to Juba, an important step in ending South Sudan's civil war. Read more »
-
Sudan:
Govt Welcomes Machar's Return to Juba
SNA, 26 April 2016
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday announced that Sudan welcomes the return of South Sudanese Vice President Dr. Riek Machar, and hisjoining of political process, in… Read more »
-
South Sudan:
Ban Welcomes Swearing in of Riek Machar As First Vice-President
UN News, 26 April 2016
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the return of Riek Machar to Juba and his swearing in as the First Vice-President of South Sudan, calling it a "new phase"… Read more »
-
South Sudan:
Riek Machar's Return Is a 'Critical First Step'
DW, 26 April 2016
Vice President Riek Machar has finally landed in Juba, but for lasting stability "peace must be more lucrative than war" says Henrik Maihack from the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in… Read more »
-
South Sudan:
Leader Riek Machar Returns to Co-Form Unity Government
DW, 26 April 2016
Rebel chief Riek Machar has been sworn in as first vice president on arrival back in South Sudan. He has returned to join a unity government following a two-year civil war. Read more »
-
South Sudan:
South Sudanese Leaders Block Peace Progress to Form Transitional Govt - U.S.
Ethiopian Herald, 26 April 2016
The United States Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson with Bureau of Public Affairs John Kirby announced that the Government of South Sudan and the Sudan People's… Read more »
InFocus
-
The government says rebel chief Riek Machar will be issued flight clearance only after international monitors have verified the number of weapons he is carrying. Read more »