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South Sudan crisis: AU calls for peace after Riek Machar's reported arrest

South Sudan's ex-vice president and former rebel leader Riek Machar during an interview with Reuters in Rome, Italy, April 12, 2019. [REUTERS/Yara Nardi.]

The African Union has raised concerns over the reported arrest of South Sudan's First Vice President, Riek Machar, on Wednesday, calling for dialogue to resolve the issue.

In a statement, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf urged all parties to maintain peace and seek alternative conflict resolution strategies.

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