Positive news from Sudan
Rebels Sign Truce in South SudanThe government of South Sudan signed a peace deal with one of the largest rebel groups, the South Sudan Democratic Movement, a South Sudan official said Tuesday, in a move that could help stabilize the East African nation.
"They [the rebels] have declared a cease fire and as far as we are concerned, it's a major step toward the restoration of peace in Jonglei,"
- Philip Aguer, spokesman for the South Sudan army |
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