S.Sudan army ordered to end fighting ahead of ceasefire

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir has ordered all government troops to cease fighting rebel forces as part of a peace agreement, his spokesman said, ahead of a full ceasefire on Saturday.

TheCitizen

Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

BBC

Fighting 'ends' S Sudan ceasefire

Fighting breaks out in South Sudan, local officials say - the first major clashes since a ceasefire agreement in January.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

31 Aug

South Sudan rebels accuse army of violating ceasefire

South Sudan rebels yesterday accused the army of violating a ceasefire, just hours after it came into effect, by bombarding their positions along the White Nile river.

 

9 years ago

TheCitizen

08 Dec

Sudan rebels, army brace for fighting season

Government forces and rebels in Sudan’s war-torn border regions say they are preparing for another bout of fighting after the latest talks in Addis Ababa failed to reach a deal.

 

11 years ago

BBC

South Sudan fighting ahead of talks

Fighting is continuing in South Sudan, the army tells the BBC, as the warring factions prepare to begin peace talks in Ethiopia.

 

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan rivals 'vow to end fighting'

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel chief Riek Machar have agreed to end fighting and form an interim government within 60 days, Ethiopia says.

 

10 years ago

BBC

Ivorian troops ordered to end protest

Ivory Coast's defence minister orders soldiers to return to barracks after they stage protests in at least two cities to demand unpaid allowances.

 

11 years ago

BBC

'Ceasefire violated' in S Sudan

Only hours after it was supposed to come into effect, a ceasefire in South Sudan appears to be fraying.

 

11 years ago

BBC

S Sudan ceasefire comes into effect

A ceasefire to end a five-month conflict in South Sudan comes into effect, with the UN urging both sides to facilitate deliveries of emergency aid.

 

11 years ago

BBC

South Sudan ceasefire to take effect

A ceasefire agreement is due to come into effect in South Sudan shortly, despite allegations of fresh attacks.

 

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