Main Opposition group in #SouthSudan urges delay to unity government
| Opposition leader Dr. Riek Machar of the SPLM-IO will not return to Juba without security arrangements, according to an official from his party
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WASTING THE POPES TIME: MACHAR NOT RETURNING TO JUBA WITHOUT SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
By DailyNewsUG Foreign Correspondent
April 18th 2019... READ MORE... https://t.co/tpungDohnd
South Sudan’s opposition leader, Riek Machar, who was set to join a power-sharing government in May with President Salva Kiir, wants to postpone the unity government citing security concerns. https://t.co/D9W6DwThMg
@alanboswell A genuine consensus between Kiir and Machar is doubtful. Despite moving forward with a greater spirit of unity. Key critical issues are are yet to be addressed. The issues of states as well as the issue of an inclusive system of governance are yet to be addressed. Peter Gadet?
@BBCAfrica The Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan((R-ARCSS) peace agreement is tied to Bashir's key political and military allies.R-ARCSS depends on how severed the Sudans Military Council decides to cut its ties to the previous regime. So far its serious
Peter Gadet undoubtedly was a important military commander. His influence during the #southsudan civil war that commenced in December 2013 can not be understated at all. Moving forward SPLM-IO military forces can now be consolidated fractionally.
Powerful South Sudanese military commander Peter Gatdet Yak, a longtime rebel general, has died in Sudan, opposition officials said https://t.co/CCyHka4Lr6 #SouthSudan
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The death of such a pivotal military general could undoubtedly alter the course of peace in South Sudan. SPLM-IO military structure can now consolidate its military ranks with ease.
Powerful South Sudanese military commander Peter Gatdet Yak, a longtime rebel general, has died in Sudan, opposition officials said https://t.co/CCyHka4Lr6 #SouthSudan
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Riek Machar has returned to Khartoum from Rome.
A unity #SouthSudan govt in May looks in doubt, to say the least.
Task now should be forging consensus — btwn Kiir-Riek, especially — on path forward. Anything less threatens the ceasefire.