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South Sudan: Obama Warns Govt On Missing August Peace Deal Deadline
CISA, 28 July 2015
South Sudan's warring factions may face further international pressure if they do not reach a peace deal by August 17, United States President Barack Obama has said. Read more »
East African Leaders, Obama Give South Sudan an Ultimatum
East African leaders, joined by President Barack Obama, have told the warring leaders of South Sudan that if they fail to conclude a peace deal by August 17, "greater pressure" will be applied to force them to do so. Options discussed ranged from applying sanctions to sending in a "regional intervention force", according to Reuters.
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South Sudan: AU Reiterates Deep Concern At Continued Fighting in South Sudan
Focac, 27 July 2015
The African Union (AU) has reiterated its deep concern at the prevailing situation in South Sudan, marked by continued fighting and attacks against civilians. Read more »
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South Sudan: World Should Back Expanded Mediation on South Sudan - Crisis Group
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South Sudan: Obama Pushes for End to South Sudan Conflict
DW, 28 July 2015
The US President has appealed to East African regional leaders to strive to end the South Sudan conflict. He also praised host country Ethiopia's fight against militants in… Read more »
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East Africa: Obama, Regional Leaders Hold Talks On South Sudan
Monitor, 28 July 2015
The US president Barack Obama yesterday met selected regional heads of state in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for discussions on the political standoff in South Sudan to… Read more »
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Sudan: Foreign Minister Meets Team of Experts On South Sudan
SNA, 26 July 2015
Foreign Minister, Prof. Ibrahim Ghandour received, Sunday, at his office, a group of experts on South Sudan, in the context of a tour in the region, related to the situations in… Read more »
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South Sudan: UN Humanitarian Chief Calls for End to Fighting in South Sudan
PR Newswire, 25 July 2015
The UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O'Brien, concluded a four-day visit to South Sudan today, calling on all parties… Read more »
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Kenya: South Sudanese Leading Chiefs Meet in Nairobi
The Star, 28 July 2015
The Rift Valley Institute organised a forum bringing together leading chiefs from five states of South Sudan in Nairobi last Saturday. The forum together the chiefs to discuss the… Read more »
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Uganda: 'Mercenaries' for South Sudan War
Independent (Kampala), 26 July 2015
A secret operation by security contractors based in Uganda has been underway training fighters, comprising Ugandans and South Sudanese, to fight in the South Sudan war, The… Read more »
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