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Insecurity in South Sudan Continues as Talks Commence

Jan 3, 2014 | 16:40 GMT

Insecurity in South Sudan Continues as Talks Commence
South Sudanese soldiers patrol the streets of Juba on Jan. 2.

(SAMIR BOL/AFP/Getty Images)

Summary

While South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar claims to be marching on Juba, the South Sudanese military has actually been making strides that will probably prevent the rebels from immediately threatening the capital. Now that peace talks have finally begun in Addis Ababa, foreign actors will be pushing hard for a cease-fire. 

The rebels intend to advance on the capital, but government forces may be in position to block them....

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