Sudan's government signs a peace agreement with five key rebel groups

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Published Aug 31, 2020

South Sudan: Sudan’s government signed a peace agreement with the country's five key rebel groups on Monday, a significant step in the transitional leadership's goal of resolving multiple, deep-rooted civil conflicts. Agreement was signed in Juba, South Sudan.

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