Tag: Riek Machar
Kiir, Riek Machar agree to form unity government
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar agreed on Thursday to form a unity government, a long-delayed…
U.S. doubts South Sudan’s president, rebel leader’s ability to deliver peace
The U. S. doubts whether South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar have the leadership qualities needed…
South Sudan rebels reject peace deal reinstating Machar
South Sudan rebels on Monday rejected a peace plan to reinstate insurgent leader Riek Machar as vice president, saying it…
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir declares permanent ceasefire
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has ordered implementation of the permanent ceasefire signed recently with rebel leader Riek Machar…
Riek Machar will not return to South Sudan without peace deal – Rebel group
South Sudan’s main rebel group, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement in Opposition ( SPLM-IO), said its leader Riek Machar will…
South Sudan govt denies plot to assassinate former VP Machar
South Sudan government on Friday denied plotting to assassinate exiled former first Vice President Riek Machar after the SPLA-in opposition…
South Sudanese rebel leader flees country
The Former South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar has left the country after clashes with the army sent him fleeing…
Warring South Sudan leaders sign peace deal
South Sudan’s president and rebel chief signed a ceasefire deal Friday vowing to end nearly five months of civil war,…
Obasanjo-led AU Commission arrives South Sudan to probe rights abuses
The African Union (AU) Commission of Inquiry on South Sudan has embarked on a 10-day mission to the country amidst…