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South Sudan: Ceasefire Agreed Between Government, Rebels

Colin Hale |
January 23, 2014 | 3:37 p.m. PST

Executive Producer


The government of South Sudan has reportedly agreed to a ceasefire deal with rebel forces on Thursday, putting a halt to the violent conflict that has torn apart the northeast African country.

Tens of thousands of people have been killed or displaced since violence between the South Sudanese government and rebels led by the former vice president erupted in December.

The ceasefire is set to go into effect within 24 hours.

The agreement, which was signed in neighboring Ethiopia, also includes the release of 11 detainees who have been held by the South Sudanese government. 

Read more about the South Sudan ceasefire at Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, and Reuters.

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