Sudan gov’t and SPLM-N sign agreement to pave way for peace talks
4 years ago

Sudan gov’t and SPLM-N sign agreement to pave way for peace talks

Al Jazeera  

Document lays out several principles as a basis to resolve conflict, including guaranteeing citizens the right to freedom of religion and belief. The “declaration of principles” signed on Sunday in South Sudan’s capital, Juba, outlines priorities including the unification of armed forces and the establishment of a democratic, secular state with freedom of religion. The deal commits Sudan to separating religion from the state & the SPLM-N to integrating its forces into the SAF by the end of the transitional period pic.twitter.com/Tbj32hLTcm — Lauren Blanchard March 28, 2021 Sudan’s transitional government has been engaging in peace talks with rebel groups for the past two years, looking to stabilise the country ahead of long-awaited elections scheduled to take place in late 2022. Last year, Sudan’s transitional authorities and another rebel alliance signed a peace deal that was a step towards ending the country’s many and long-running conflicts. In a video posted online by the SPLM-N, al-Hilu joined and raised hands with the leader of Sudan’s interim sovereign council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan after the signing of the Juba agreement, which means talks on a final peace accord can now commence.

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Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?
2 days, 6 hours ago

Is Sudan’s war merging with South Sudanese conflicts?

Al Jazeera  

New alliances in Sudan’s civil war risk sparking a regional conflict by drawing in neighbouring South Sudan, analysts tell Al Jazeera. Analysts said Sudan’s army is responding by backing South Sudanese militias to fight the SPLM-N and the RSF along their shared 2,000km border. The RSF and SPLM-N are present along the shared border with South Kordofan running next to …

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting
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3 weeks ago

US orders nonemergency government staff to leave South Sudan as tension grows over fighting

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — The U.S. State Department on Sunday ordered nonemergency government personnel to leave South Sudan’s capital as tension escalates because of fighting in the north. The travel advisory issued on Sunday stated that fighting was ongoing and that “weapons are readily available to the population.” An armed group clashed with the country’s army on Tuesday, leading to the …

Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Fighting flares in South Sudan: Is the 2018 peace deal in danger?

Al Jazeera  

South Sudan’s president, Salva Kiir, this week ordered a series of high-level arrests and dismissals of political and army figures as tensions between him and Vice President Riek Machar – a main opposition figure – threaten to reach boiling point. Since Tuesday, soldiers of the South Sudanese army have surrounded Machar’s home in Juba, according to members of the vice …

Sudan's paramilitary forces establish parallel government amid warnings of further fragmentation
1 month, 1 week ago

Sudan's paramilitary forces establish parallel government amid warnings of further fragmentation

Firstpost  

The move comes nearly two years into a devastating war with the regular army that has uprooted more than 12 million people and caused what the United Nations calls the world’s worst hunger and displacement crises Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to set up a parallel government, sources said Sunday, despite warnings such a move …

Sudan's paramilitary forces establish parallel government amid warnings of further fragmentation
1 month, 1 week ago

Sudan's paramilitary forces establish parallel government amid warnings of further fragmentation

Firstpost  

The move comes nearly two years into a devastating war with the regular army that has uprooted more than 12 million people and caused what the United Nations calls the world’s worst hunger and displacement crises Representational Image. AFP Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to set up a parallel government, sources said Sunday, despite warnings …

Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Presidents of South Sudan and Kenya push for a resolution in stalled peace talks

Associated Press  

JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan peace talks, previously held in neighboring Kenya, will resume under a directive from President Salva Kiir and his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, who met Wednesday and directed the mediation team to reconvene and resolve all outstanding issues within two weeks. The talks had stalled after Kiir’s former rival, Riek Machar’s party, withdrew in July, …

A just and sustainable peace in Sudan is possible
7 months, 2 weeks ago

A just and sustainable peace in Sudan is possible

Al Jazeera  

The shortest path to ending this war is through ending the support the RSF receives from certain regional powers. A tragedy is unfolding in Sudan as a result of the brutal proxy war the Rapid Support Forces militia has been waging on the Sudanese people and state since April 2023. We in Sudan, therefore, call upon all peace-loving nations, as …

South Sudan government and rebel groups sign ‘commitment’ for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya
10 months, 2 weeks ago

South Sudan government and rebel groups sign ‘commitment’ for peace in ongoing peace talks in Kenya

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — The government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups on Thursday signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks in Kenya, described as key step in efforts to end the conflict in South Sudan that has long crippled its economy. The rebel opposition groups were not part of the 2018 agreement that ended South Sudan’s …

After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now?

Al Jazeera  

Peacemaking efforts and attempts at ceasefire have all collapsed since fighting broke out in Khartoum last year. The war in Sudan broke out on April 15, 2023, when a power struggle between the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo reached a tipping point. According to a UN report seen by Reuters in January, between …

EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability
1 year, 2 months ago

EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — The African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. Michael Hammer, U.S. special envoy for the Horn of Africa, called on Sudan’s factions to adhere to their obligations under international humanitarian law and to fulfill recent commitments to stop fighting. Hammer said the leader …

Analysis: Can Sudan’s civilian leaders save their country from collapse?
1 year, 6 months ago

Analysis: Can Sudan’s civilian leaders save their country from collapse?

Al Jazeera  

Civilian forces were central to the movement that overthrew former President Omar al-Bashir, but are now marginalised. The breakdown in negotiations that followed, and the ensuing beginning of the conflict, led to accusations being thrown back and forth between the civilian groups “The parties who were not part of the framework agreement blame those in support of the agreement as …

In Sudan, Ceasefire Deals Have Become A Joke. They Just Fail To Hold
1 year, 10 months ago

In Sudan, Ceasefire Deals Have Become A Joke. They Just Fail To Hold

ABP News  

Five ceasefire agreements signed by the combating Sudanese Armed Forces, headed by Sudanese President Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces of Vice President Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti‘ Dagalo, both members of the ruling military junta, have failed to hold. A frustrated Joe Biden administration, which heavily invested its diplomatic capital in the ruling junta for transfer …

Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes for relief in Khartoum
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan ceasefire deal raises hopes for relief in Khartoum

Firstpost  

Sporadic fighting between Sudan’s warring factions could be heard in the capital Khartoum on Sunday, residents said, after a Saudi and U.S.-brokered deal for a week-long ceasefire raised hopes of some let-up in the five-week conflict. Repeated ceasefire announcements since the conflict started on April 15 have failed to stop the fighting, but the Jeddah deal marks the first time …

Sudan's rival military factions of army and RSF sign 7-day ceasefire pact as conflict enters 6th week
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan's rival military factions of army and RSF sign 7-day ceasefire pact as conflict enters 6th week

India Today  

Sudan's warring factions signed an agreement late on Saturday for a seven-day ceasefire as fighting that has plunged the country into chaos and displaced more than a million entered its sixth week. The ceasefire will take effect at 9:45 pm Khartoum time on Monday, the sponsors of the talks, the United States and Saudi Arabia, said in a joint statement. …

Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces sign seven-day ceasefire
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan's army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces sign seven-day ceasefire

ABC  

The Sudanese Army and rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed an agreement for a seven-day ceasefire hours after air strikes hit outer areas of the Sudanese capital Khartoum. Key points: The conflict has displaced almost 1.1 million people internally and into neighbouring countries The ceasefire will take effect at 9:45pm Khartoum time on Monday The two warring sides have …

Warring factions in Sudan agree to temporary ceasefire, say US-Saudi mediators
1 year, 10 months ago

Warring factions in Sudan agree to temporary ceasefire, say US-Saudi mediators

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sudan’s warring factions have agreed to a new short-term ceasefire, U.S. and Saudi mediators announced on Saturday, after several previous attempts to broker a truce that holds have failed. Meeting in the Saudi port city of Jeddah, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces signed off on a seven-day ceasefire that is due to take effect on …

Sudan's rivals agree to protect civilians
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan's rivals agree to protect civilians

China Daily  

By EDITH MUTETHYA in Nairobi, Kenya | China Daily | Updated: 2023-05-13 07:30 FILE PHOTO: A man walks while smoke rises above buildings after aerial bombardment, during clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan, May 1, 2023. Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have signed a declaration of commitment to protect civilians …

Sudan: Army and paramilitary RSF continue to fight as truce talks fail
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan: Army and paramilitary RSF continue to fight as truce talks fail

Firstpost  

Khartoum: Air strikes and artillery pounded Khartoum on Friday after Sudan’s warring army and Rapid Support Forces paramilitary failed to agree a ceasefire despite committing to protect civilians and allow humanitarian access. In Port Sudan on the Red Sea, Al-Taj al-Tayyib said he hoped Thursday’s agreement represented a start towards peace. “The parties must convey clear and unequivocal instructions to …

Sudan warring military groups sign pledge to uphold humanitarian values but fail to reach ceasefire
1 year, 10 months ago

Sudan warring military groups sign pledge to uphold humanitarian values but fail to reach ceasefire

Firstpost  

Sudan’s warring military groups signed a pledge to uphold humanitarian values in their mounting conflict late Thursday, but they failed to reach a ceasefire in negotiations characterised as challenging by US officials. This is an affirmation of their obligations under international humanitarian law,” said a US official involved in the talks, who called the two sides “quite far apart”. The …

UN: South Sudan struggling to implement power-sharing deal
1 year, 10 months ago

UN: South Sudan struggling to implement power-sharing deal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — South Sudan is facing violent clashes and increasing disillusionment and frustration as it struggles to implement the most challenging provisions of a fragile 2018 power-sharing agreement, U.N. experts say in a new report. The world’s newest nation is struggling to integrate rival military forces, draft a new constitution and prepare for its first election as an independent …

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to ‘seriously negotiate’: UN
1 year, 11 months ago

No sign Sudan warring parties ready to ‘seriously negotiate’: UN

Al Jazeera  

UN envoy to Sudan says that both sides in the conflict believe that ‘a military victory over the other is possible’. There are no signs that the warring parties in Sudan are ready to seriously negotiate an end to fighting, the UN envoy to the country has said, as a shaky 72-hour ceasefire was partially holding, though armed clashes were …

Democratic rule in Sudan to wait as army disagrees on civilian government
1 year, 11 months ago

Democratic rule in Sudan to wait as army disagrees on civilian government

Firstpost  

Officials will convene to “agree on a new date for signing the final political accord, which could not be signed” due to “the lack of consensus on certain issues,” a spokesman said, in place of the eagerly anticipated ceremony anticipated on Saturday Khartoum: Sudanese Authorities on Monday postponed the signing of a deal that was meant to bring democratic rule …

Sudan delays signing of deal to usher in civilian government
1 year, 11 months ago

Sudan delays signing of deal to usher in civilian government

The Hindu  

Sudan's military leaders and pro-democracy forces will delay the signing of an agreement to usher in a civilian government, both sides said in a joint statement issued on April 1. Sudan has been mired in chaos after a military coup, led by the country's top Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, removed a Western-backed power-sharing government in October 2021, upending the country's short-lived …

Sudan factions delay post-coup deal on civilian rule
1 year, 11 months ago

Sudan factions delay post-coup deal on civilian rule

Al Jazeera  

Signing of political agreement to name a Sudanese civilian government has been delayed to April 6, official says. Sudanese leaders have postponed the signing of an agreement planned for Saturday to resume a short-lived democratic transition, an official has said, amid continued disagreement between military factions. Spokesman for the negotiation process Khalid Omar Yousif said on Twitter on Saturday that …

Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Protests in Sudan demand army leave power, reject deal

Associated Press  

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Sudan’s capital Thursday, demanding the ouster of its military rulers and rejecting a deal for the gradual transfer of power to civilian leaders. Thursday’s protest was led by the Resistance Committees, a grassroots group that has steadfastly rejected any negotiations with Sudan’s military leaders, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Gen. …

Sudan’s generals, pro-democracy group ink deal to end crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Sudan’s generals, pro-democracy group ink deal to end crisis

Associated Press  

KHARTOUM, Sudan — Sudan’s coup leaders and the main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. It’s not clear whether or how quickly the deal signed Monday can offer a way out for Sudan, given that it appears to leave many thorny issues unresolved and doesn’t have the support …

Sudanese generals, pro-democracy group sign framework deal
2 years, 3 months ago

Sudanese generals, pro-democracy group sign framework deal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sudan’s ruling generals and the …

Sudan’s ruling generals and main pro-democracy group sign uncertain deal to end crisis
2 years, 3 months ago

Sudan’s ruling generals and main pro-democracy group sign uncertain deal to end crisis

LA Times  

Sudan’s coup leaders and its main pro-democracy group signed a deal Monday to establish a civilian-led transitional government following the military takeover last year. It’s not clear whether or how quickly the deal signed Monday can offer a way out for Sudan, given that it appears to leave many thorny issues unresolved and doesn’t have the support of key political …

Talks to end Sudan crisis begin as anti-coup groups boycott
2 years, 9 months ago

Talks to end Sudan crisis begin as anti-coup groups boycott

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Talks aiming at ending Sudan’s ongoing political deadlock began Wednesday, the United Nations said, although the country’s main pro-democracy alliance is boycotting them over a continued police crackdown on those protesting last October’s military coup. Ahead of the talks, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee visited Sudan earlier this week and met with military …

Talks to end Sudan crisis begin, anti-coup groups boycott
2 years, 9 months ago

Talks to end Sudan crisis begin, anti-coup groups boycott

Al Jazeera  

The joint peace effort aims to bring the generals and an array of political and protest groups to the negotiating table. Talks aiming to end Sudan’s ongoing political deadlock have begun, the United Nations said, although the country’s main pro-democracy alliance is boycotting them over a continued police crackdown on those protesting against last October’s military coup. The joint peace …

South Sudan: President Kiir, VP Machar agree to resume talks
2 years, 11 months ago

South Sudan: President Kiir, VP Machar agree to resume talks

Al Jazeera  

The two leaders reach a deal to unify the army’s command structure after weeks of escalating conflict between the sides. South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his vice president, Riek Machar, have agreed to resume talks about integrating their rival forces under a unified command after weeks of escalating conflict. Fighting had increased in recent weeks after Machar’s Sudan People’s …

Sudan pro-democracy faction agrees to UN-brokered talks
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan pro-democracy faction agrees to UN-brokered talks

Al Jazeera  

The Forces of Freedom of and Change says it will take part in UN- A prominent Sudanese pro-democracy group has conditionally accepted the UN’s offer to broker an end to political deadlock following the October military coup. Jaafar Hassan, a spokesperson for the Central Council for the Forces of Freedom and Change, said in a press statement on Sunday that …

Sudan talks will aim to salvage political transition, U.N. says
3 years, 2 months ago

Sudan talks will aim to salvage political transition, U.N. says

LA Times  

People in Khartoum, Sudan, on Thursday chant slogans during a protest to denounce the October 2021 military coup. The United Nations said Saturday it would hold talks in Sudan aimed at salvaging a fragile democratic transition amid a grinding stalemate following an October coup and the prime minister’s resignation last week. Volker Perthes, the U.N. envoy for Sudan, said in …

Sudan and main rebel group restart peace talks
4 years ago

Sudan and main rebel group restart peace talks

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s interim government and the main rebel group in the country agreed on Sunday to re-start peace talks, according to the rebel group and Sudan state news. Al-Hilu’s movement is Sudan’s single largest rebel group and is active in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan provinces, where it controls significant chunks of territory. Sudan’s transitional government has been …

US urges Sudan to build an inclusive government for all
4 years ago

US urges Sudan to build an inclusive government for all

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States called on Sudan Tuesday to build an inclusive and representative government that ensures peace, supports people on the margins and helps “those who have suffered achieve justice.” U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield also called for implementation of the historic Juba Peace Agreement signed six months ago by the civilian-led transitional government and rebel groups, saying …

Rebel leaders who inked deal with government return to Sudan
4 years, 4 months ago

Rebel leaders who inked deal with government return to Sudan

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sudan’s rebel leaders returned to the capital, Khartoum on Sunday, …

Sudan’s government, rebel groups sign landmark deal
4 years, 5 months ago

Sudan’s government, rebel groups sign landmark deal

Al Jazeera  

Transitional gov’t and various rebel groups ink deal in Juba a year after peace talks began, but two key groups are not part of it. Sudan’s transitional government and several rebel groups have signed a peace agreement aimed at resolving years of war in which hundreds of thousands of people died and millions displaced in different regions across the country. …

Sudan, major rebel group agree to resume peace talks
4 years, 6 months ago

Sudan, major rebel group agree to resume peace talks

Al Jazeera  

Sudan’s power-sharing government and a major rebel group active in the country’s southern borderlands have agreed to hold new peace talks hosted by South Sudan, days after Khartoum signed a peace deal with other groups. On Friday, the government agreed to the move with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, one of the groups that did not …

Sudan signs peace deal with rebel groups from Darfur
4 years, 7 months ago

Sudan signs peace deal with rebel groups from Darfur

Al Jazeera  

Agreement provides for the dismantling of rebel forces and integration of their fighters into the national army. Sudan’s government and the main rebel alliance agreed on a peace deal on Monday to end 17 years of conflict. The Sudan Revolutionary Front, a coalition of rebel groups from the western region of Darfur and the southern states of South Kordofan and …

Sudan rebels agree key peace deal to end 17-year conflict: Report
4 years, 7 months ago

Sudan rebels agree key peace deal to end 17-year conflict: Report

Al Jazeera  

State media says Sudan Revolutionary Front alliance from Darfur and southern states inks agreement with government. Sudan’s main rebel alliance has agreed on a peace deal with the government aimed at ending 17 years of conflict, official news agency SUNA said on Sunday. The Sudan Revolutionary Front, an alliance of rebel groups from the western region of Darfur and the …

After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan?
5 years, 1 month ago

After 6 years of war, will peace finally come to South Sudan?

Al Jazeera  

South Sudan’s warring parties have once again declared an official end to the country’s brutal civil war that killed an estimated 400,000 people and displaced millions of others over the past six years. “Peace is here in Juba and it will spread to all corners of our country.” Broken deals This is the bitter rivals’ latest attempt at peace since …

Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudan protest leaders, military sign transitional government deal

Al Jazeera  

Military council and main opposition coalition sign power-sharing deal paving the way for transition to civilian rule. Sudan‘s main opposition coalition and the ruling military council have formally signed a final power-sharing deal, paving the way for a transition to a civilian-led government. Sudan’s sovereign council would include TMC head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the deputy Dagalo and Lieutenant General Yasser …

Sudan’s military, protest leaders sign constitutional declaration
5 years, 7 months ago

Sudan’s military, protest leaders sign constitutional declaration

Al Jazeera  

Sudan‘s ruling generals and protest leaders have signed a constitutional declaration that paves the way for a transition to civilian rule, a hard-fought agreement that came after a long period of negotiations following the overthrow of President Omar al-Bashir in the wake of mass protests. The following day, the generals and protest leaders are expected to announce the composition of …

Power-sharing agreement, Sudan's new beginning?
5 years, 8 months ago

Power-sharing agreement, Sudan's new beginning?

The Hindu  

Sudan’s ruling military council and representatives of the pro-democracy movement have signed a power-sharing agreement, signalling that its disputed transition to civilian rule is on track. Ever since President Omar al-Bashir’s fall in April amid anti-regime protests, the military leaders who seized power and the protesters have been on a confrontational path. The protesters’ demand for an immediate transfer of …

Negotiations between Sudan’s military, protest leaders postponed
5 years, 8 months ago

Negotiations between Sudan’s military, protest leaders postponed

Al Jazeera  

Sudan’s alliance of opposition groups has postponded negotiations with the country’s military rulers after members of their movement expressed reservations over a power-sharing deal inked with the generals earlier this week. The trio said three rebel groups that are part of Sudan’s umbrella protest movement, the Forces of Freedom and Change, had reservations over the so-called “Political Declaration” struck with …

Sudanese military, protesters sign power-sharing document
5 years, 8 months ago

Sudanese military, protesters sign power-sharing document

Associated Press  

CAIRO — Sudan’s pro-democracy movement and the ruling military council signed a document early Wednesday that outlines a power-sharing deal, but the two sides are still at work on a more contentious constitutional agreement that would specify the division of powers. But the military appears to have the upper hand, following weeks of negotiations and a deadly crackdown last month …

Sudan’s ruling generals, protest leaders sign power-sharing deal
5 years, 8 months ago

Sudan’s ruling generals, protest leaders sign power-sharing deal

Al Jazeera  

After series of delays, two sides sign accord creating governing body with talks ongoing for constitutional declaration. ‘Obstacles to overcome’ Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan said while the signing of the accord on Wednesday was significant, “there are still a lot of obstacles to overcome”, referring to the more controversial constitutional declaration. “The political document doesn’t mention what roles the sovereign …

Sudan ruling generals, protesters agree on power-sharing accord of new governing body after month-long political crisis
5 years, 8 months ago

Sudan ruling generals, protesters agree on power-sharing accord of new governing body after month-long political crisis

Firstpost  

At least 136 people were killed across Sudan since the raid, including more than 100 on 3 June, according to doctors close to the umbrella protest movement, the Alliance for Freedom and Change. Khartoum : Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders reached an agreement on the disputed issue of a new governing body Friday, in a breakthrough power sharing accord …

Central African Republic reaches peace deal with rebel groups, raising hopes for end of drawn-out conflict
6 years, 1 month ago

Central African Republic reaches peace deal with rebel groups, raising hopes for end of drawn-out conflict

The Telegraph  

A civil war in the Central African Republic that has forced a fifth of the population to flee atrocities by rival Muslim and Christian militias could be ended after the warring sides agreed a peace deal. Faustin-Archange Touadéra, the country’s Russian-backed president, is expected to sign a provisional pact on Tuesday with 14 rebel groups following talks in the Sudanese …

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