A spokesman for rebels in South Sudan charges the government is delaying peace talks because it is in a stronger position after winning back rebel-held territory.
Mabior De Garang said Wednesday the government keeps changing the dates for talks in Ethiopia because "they feel they are now strong so they don't really need the peace process."
U.N. and U.S. officials have urged a speedy cease-fire agreement though little progress has been made in two weeks of talks while fighting has continued.
Thousands have been killed and half a million people have been forced from their homes since fighting broke out Dec. 15 between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and followers of Riek Machar, the vice president he fired.
Newer articles:
- South Sudan Factions Set to Sign Cease-fire - 23/01/2014 13:15
- South Sudan factions set to sign ceasefire on Thursday: mediator - 23/01/2014 12:19
- South Sudan abuses 'as bad as Syria' - 23/01/2014 00:31
- South Sudan's Government Accuses Opposition of Hospital Deaths - 22/01/2014 20:16
- South Sudan rebel leader vows to bring down government - 22/01/2014 18:33
Older news items
- War of Words: South Sudan Still Sniping at UN - 22/01/2014 12:06
- South Sudan ready for ceasefire as troops retake strategic town - 22/01/2014 08:38
- South Sudan: President Salva Kiir - UN Seeking to Take Over - 22/01/2014 08:26
- South Sudan: HRW - Crises in South Sudan, CAR, Provoke Abuses - 22/01/2014 07:38
- Kiir questions role of U.N. mission in South Sudan - 21/01/2014 19:23
Latest news items (all categories):
- Juba commissioner denies chasing foreigners - 07/10/2026 14:36
- Australia: 19-year-old from South Sudan arrested over a wild joy ride - 07/10/2026 14:33
- South Sudan’s aid crisis deepens as food stocks run low - 07/10/2026 14:29
- South Sudan’s Juba warns foreigners against running small-scale businesses - 07/10/2026 14:25
- Peace Dialogues foster social cohesion in Nyirol County after persisting tensions - 07/10/2026 14:23
Random articles (all categories):
- A woman’s world for South Sudanese refugees - 12/06/2017 23:30
- Climate change in Africa: What will it mean for agriculture and food security? - 28/02/2022 23:56
- South Sudan Women Face Human Rights Violations - Diplomatic Courier - 14/05/2012 00:00
- South Sudan forces accused of 'shocking' abuse - AFP - 03/10/2012 06:20
- Time For Unity And Reconsideration - 18/04/2025 10:47
Popular articles:
- Who is the darkest person in the world, according to Guinness World Record? - 25/10/2022 02:34 - Read 150753 times
- School exam results in South Sudan show decline - 01/04/2012 17:58 - Read 28193 times
- Top 10 weakest currency exchange rates in Africa in 2023 - 19/07/2023 00:24 - Read 25305 times
- No oil in troubled waters - 25/03/2014 15:02 - Read 24533 times
- NDSU student from South Sudan receives scholarship - In-Forum - 29/09/2012 01:44 - Read 22492 times
