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South Sudan's President Kiir flanked by former rebel leader Riek Machar address a news conference at the State House in Juba. Reuters
South Sudan's President Kiir flanked by former rebel leader Riek Machar address a news conference at the State House in Juba. Reuters
South Sudan President Kiir appoints ex-rebel leader vice president
The former rivals had agreed to form a unity government by February 22
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21 February, 2020