UN calls for truce in South Sudan

Government and rebel forces clash in South Sudan, just days after their leaders agree to unconditionally end fighting at regional talks.

South Sudan's government and rebels are to sign a ceasefire deal to end the month-long conflict shortly, mediators in Ethiopia say.

South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar says there must be proper talks before the rebels can agree to a truce, as UN reinforcements arrive in Juba.

South Sudan rebel leader Riek Machar has said there must be proper negotiations before the rebels can agree to a truce with the government.

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The government of South Sudan has agreed to an immediate end to fighting with rebels, East African leaders say in Nairobi.

South Sudan's rebel leader says his side is still committed to a peace deal with the government, as both sides accuse each other of breaking a truce.

The UN warns warring sides in South Sudan they face an arms embargo and sanctions if they do not honour a truce due to come into force on Saturday.

Direct talks aimed at ending weeks of violence in South Sudan are due to begin following meetings with mediators in Addis Ababa.