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August 27, 2015

South Sudan: President and Rebel Leader Sign Peace Deal 
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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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