No Major Breakthrough in South Sudan Peace Deal

The leaders of South Sudan’s warring factions signed a peace deal on February 1, in the latest attempt to end a conflict that has raged for more than a year. Analysts say, while not perfect, this deal could be more promising than previous peace agreements. The newest agreement between South Sudanese President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar, signed after the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, includes few concrete details. The two have agreed on a ceasefire until they resume...

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