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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.

Ethiopia: South Sudanese Leaders Begin Direct Talks

Ethiopia Government, 4 March 2015

President Salva Kiir and Dr. Riek Machar began face-to-face talks in Addis Ababa on Tuesday afternoon (March 3). Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, who met the two… Read more »

President Salva Kiir addresses the South Sudanese community in Washington, DC.

Ethiopia: 'The Ball Is in Your Court' - Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn

Ethiopian Herald, 4 March 2015

Prime Minister and Chairperson of the IGAD Assembly Ato Hailemariam Dessalegn called on South Sudan warring parties to "make the necessary compromises so that the crisis in South… Read more »
South Africa: Possible Breakthrough in South Sudan Peace Talks - Deputy President

SAnews.gov.za, 5 March 2015

Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says progress has been made in the South Sudan peace talks that South Africa was part of and that there could be a possible breakthrough soon. Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Kiir Arrives in Ethiopia for Talks With SPLM-in Opposition

Ethiopia Government, 3 March 2015

South Sudan President Salva Kiir arrived in Addis Ababa on Monday (March 2) for direct talks with SPLM-In Opposition leader Riek Machar. The two leaders are meeting with Ethiopian… Read more »
South Sudan: UN Chief Urges All Sides to 'Show Leadership' in Quest for Peace

UN News, 4 March 2015

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged South Sudanese political rivals President Salva Kiir and former Vice President Riek Machar to resolve their differences and… Read more »
South Sudan: UN Sanctions Threat Hampers Peace Talks - Govt

DW, 4 March 2015

Peace talks have failed to end the conflict in South Sudan. Previous ceasefire deals have been violated by both sides. The UN has announced a sanctions regime to increase pressure… Read more »

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South Sudan on the Verge of Famine - UN

The FAO say over two and a half million people are facing a risk of food shortage with the escalating civil war in the country. Read more »
- South Sudan: Millions Edging Toward Famine
- Africa: Food Crisis Escalates in South Sudan
Scores of Children Abducted in South Sudan

Witnesses say armed soldiers surrounded the community and searched house, by house taking boys older than 12. Read more »
- South Sudan: Scores of Boys Abducted
- Rwanda: Gillard Condemns Kidnap of 80 South Sudanese Students
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