[RED DEMOCRATICA] South Sudan peace talks slated to start; cease-fire hasn't quelled fighting

 

Quote of the Day | Excerpts from UN Dispatch | Women seek to ensure presence at Syrian peace talks Created for eleccion@yahoogroups.com |  Web Version   December 31, 2013 FOLLOW THE UN FOUNDATION     News covering the UN and the world SIGN UP | FORWARD | ADVERTISE | DONATE Top Story South Sudan peace talks slated to start; cease-fire hasn't quelled fighting Peace talks between the South Sudan government and rebel forces are set to begin today in Ethiopia and will be mediated by East African leaders. The two sides reported agreed to a cease-fire, but there were reports of fighting in the city of Bor. 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