Meeting of South Sudan’s warring leaders leaves many feeling dubious

ADDIS ABABA, Ethi­o­pia — The tweeted image shows the two longtime South Sudanese adversaries in a smiling group hug with Ethiopia’s young new prime minister, suggesting that peace could be coming to the world’s newest country after years of savage …

South Sudan armed opposition rejects 'imposition' of peace deal

South Sudan's armed opposition on Thursday rejected any "imposition" of a peace deal and said more time is needed to secure lasting peace in the country and it would be necessary to address the root causes of a civil war after the first …

South Sudan on brink of new famine

Peter Martell in Riwoto The breath is shallow and ragged, as if the intake of air is painful for two-year- old Lotabo Loworet, his bony ribs visible through his ragged shirt. “I had nothing to feed the baby,” says Lowerio Loworet, his aunt, who has looked …

South Sudan’s warring leaders meet for first time in two years, raising hopes for peace

ADDIS ABABA, Ethi­o­pia — The tweeted image shows the two longtime South Sudanese adversaries in a smiling group hug late Wednesday with Ethiopia’s young new prime minister, suggesting that peace could be coming to the world’s newest country after years …

Regional leaders renew push for elusive South Sudan peace

By Afp Published: 13:24 EDT, 21 June 2018 | Updated: 13:24 EDT, 21 June 2018 East African leaders assembled on Thursday in Ethiopia to push for peace in South Sudan, but despite a long-awaited face-to-face meeting between the country's two warring …

“Peace is coming to our region”

Featured, News, Politics Dr Riek and President Kiir meet Ethiopian PM on Wed night, June 20, 2018 | Credit | SSBC The Ethiopian Prime Minister has expressed optimism about peace in South Sudan after meeting President Salva Kiir and Dr.Riek Machar in his …

Ethiopia's PM calls to endorse IGAD Bridging Proposal for peace in South Sudan

June 21, 2018 (ADDIS ABABA) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Thursday has rejected the positions of South Sudanese rival leaders over peace implementations and backed the endorsement by the IGAD heads of states and governments for the Final Bridging Proposal. …

South Sudan’s armed opposition rejects ‘imposition’ of peace

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — South Sudan’s armed opposition is rejecting any “imposition” of a peace deal and asking for more time after the first face-to-face meeting between President Salva Kiir and rival Riek Machar in almost two years. An opposition …

South Sudan president Kiir heads to Ethiopia for peace talks with rebel leader

JUBA (Reuters) – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir headed to Ethiopia on Wednesday for talks with rebel leader Riek Machar on ending a five-year civil war in which tens of thousands of civilians have been killed. The talks would be the first meeting …

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