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Breakthrough as South Sudan rival factions sign reunification agreement

Breakthrough as South Sudan rival factions sign agreement
South Sudan President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar shake hands after signing reunification pact in Arusha. Looking on is Tanzania's President Jakaya Kikwete. (Photo:PSCU)

Arusha, Tanzania: South Sudan peace talks got a major breakthrough as rival factions of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) signed an agreement aimed at reunifying the historical party.

Intense efforts spearheaded by regional leaders – which saw the Arusha meeting get into late night hours – marks a turning point in the bloody conflict.

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