South Sudan opposition approves peace deal with government
(VOVWORLD) - South Sudan’s opposition force has accepted a peace deal with the Government that is expected to be formally signed at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) summit.
 South Sudan's opposition leader Riek Machar in Khatoum (Photo: Xinhua/VNA) |
Opposition leader Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir have held weeks of talks in Khartoum in search of a comprehensive peace deal to end a conflict which has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions since 2013. The warring parties have already signed several agreements, including a permanent ceasefire and a power-sharing deal that would have Machar returning as first vice president.