US, European Union Demand South Sudan Adhere to Cease-fire

The United States, European Union, Britain and a group of East African countries say South Sudan's government and rebel forces should immediately adhere to a permanent cease-fire. The statement issued by the State Department is the first such call for a permanent cease-fire since deadly fighting erupted in South Sudan's capital in July. Civil war broke out in the country in late 2013 and violence has never stopped, despite a year-old peace deal.   The new statement calls...

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