By BENNO MUCHLER SPLA Forces January 25, 2014 [ADDIS ABABA] — South Sudanese rebels said that government forces had attacked several of their positions on Friday, a day after a cease-fire was signed that was supposed to bring an end to a monthlong conflict that shook the new country and displaced hundreds of thousands of its citizens. Analysts cautioned that…
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SPLA deny breaking ceasefire, amid UN reports of clashes
Colonel Philip Aguer, and the pres. Secretary Ateny Wek. January 24, 2014 (JUBA) – South Sudanese army on Friday denied carrying out attacks on rebels positions after the signing of the ceasefire agreement in Addis Ababa, however a UN spokesperson said clashes took place in different parts of the new nation. “There have been no reports…
Secretary General and The Security Council welcome South Sudan ceasefire agreement
Secretary General Ban-ki Moon. Photo: Reuters January 24, 2014[UN] — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the United Nations Security Council today welcomed the signing of an agreement between anti- and pro-Government forces in South Sudan, a step towards a comprehensive deal that would halt the violence that has engulfed the country for more than a month. Representatives…
