Sudan, South Sudan Agree to Reopen Borders

The leaders of South Sudan and Sudan have agreed to reopen border areas between their countries in a bid to boost trade and the free movement of people. The agreement between new Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, is significant because several border areas remain closed, including Heglig in South Sudan's former Unity State, Kafiakinji in Raja in South Sudan, and El-Khurasana in Sudan's Western Kordofan state.

President Salva Kirr and rebel leader Riek Machar

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