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South Sudan: President and Rebel Leader Sign Peace Deal

HeadlineAug 27, 2015

In South Sudan, President Salva Kiir has signed a peace deal with rebel leader Riek Machar that seeks to end the country’s civil war, although the president expressed reservations. Under the deal, Machar will return to his position as vice president. The fighting erupted in 2013 and has claimed tens of thousands of lives.

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