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South Sudan's President Salva Kiir (left) and rebel commander Riek Machar exchange documents after signing a ceasefire agreement during the IGAD Summit in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, Feburary 1, 2015. (Photo: Reuters)
South Sudan's rival forces began peace talks Thursday, as international pressure mounts ahead of an August 17 deadline to strike a deal to end 19 months of civil war.
The conflict has left tens of thousands dead and has been marked by widespread atrocities on both sides.
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