Signs of progress in South Sudan peace talks

Signs of progress in South Sudan peace talks

South Sudan peace talks in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa show signs of progress after nearly two weeks marked by boycotts and walkouts. On Wednesday, the parties to the Igad-led negotiations agreed on the composition of a transitional government and security arrangements. According to the South Sudan ambassador to Ethiopia, James Morgan, the government has […]

Juba refuses calls to abstain from IGAD meetings on South Sudan conflict

Juba refuses calls to abstain from IGAD meetings on South Sudan conflict

South Sudanese government has rejected a demand by a coalition of opposition forces asking Juba to abandon continuing to be part, as a member-state, of the summits and meetings of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) which mediates the ongoing process to achieve peace in the country. Presidential adviser on security affairs told Sudan Tribune […]

South Sudan Peace Talks Stall As Govt Rejects Liability Clause

South Sudan Peace Talks Stall As Govt Rejects Liability Clause

The South Sudan peace talks, which started on February 5 in Addis Ababa, have stalled after the government delegation objected to a clause calling for punitive measures against saboteurs of the peace process. The issue of accountability has been the main thread among the mediators and the international community in this last attempt to bring […]