White House warns South Sudan's Kiir over peace deal 'reservations'

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir signs a peace agreement in the capital Juba. The deal is designed to end 20 months of civil war, but Kiir also issued a list of "serious reservations" warning the deal might not last. (Photo: AFP)

The White House on Wednesday welcomed the decision by South Sudan President Salva Kiir to belatedly sign a peace accord, but warned his endorsement should not come with caveats.

"President Kiir made the right decision to sign the peace agreement today," said spokesman Josh Earnest.