South Sudan Rebels Condemn Creation of 28 New States

South Sudan rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar say President Salva Kiir’s decision to establish 28 new states is a violation of the recently signed peace agreement and indicates he is not committed to the peace process. A statement issued over the weekend and signed by Machar called on the regional group Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) that mediated the peace process to take a position. In a decree establishing the 28 new states, President Kiir said his...

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