Fighting Resumes in S. Sudan After Peace Deal Is Not Signed

Fighting resumed in parts of South Sudan between government troops and rebel forces, two days after the president declined to sign a peace deal
Fighting Resumes in S. Sudan After Peace Deal Is Not Signed
The Associated Press
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KAMPALA, Uganda—Fighting resumed in parts of South Sudan between government troops and rebel forces, two days after the president declined to sign a peace deal, a military spokesman said Wednesday.

President Salva Kiir, under international pressure to reach a compromise agreement with rebel leader Riek Machar, surprised mediators on Monday when he refused to sign the peace agreement after days of negotiations, saying he needs more time to consult.