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South Sudan peace talks postponed

The Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (Igad) has postponed the South Sudan peace talks to October 16.

In a statement sent to media houses, Igad special envoys pointed out that the negotiation process held on October 5 in Ethiopia was between the Government and rebels loyal to former Vice President Riek Machar but was hindered by the absence of political parties, forcing the talks to be pushed forward.

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