BBC News – South Sudan rivals Kiir and Machar agree peace deal

From: Ibrahim Idris Suliman <eboeri30_at_gmail.com_at_dehai.org>
Date: Fri, 9 May 2014 18:57:13 -0600

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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have agreed
a peace deal after a five-month conflict.

The deal calls for an immediate truce and the formation of a transitional
government ahead of the drafting of a new constitution and new elections.

The conflict in the world's newest state has left thousands dead and more
than one million homeless.

The UN has accused both sides of crimes against humanity, including mass
killings and gang-rape.

The rivals signed the deal in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa late on
Friday, after their first face-to-face meeting since the hostilities began.

The BBC's Emmanuel Igunza in Addis Ababa says the agreement calls for a
cessation of hostilities within 24 hours of the signing. A permanent
ceasefire will then be worked on.

Ibrahim I. Suliman
Received on Fri May 09 2014 - 20:57:15 EDT

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