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October 30, 2011 (JUBA) – A rebel leader who rebelled against the government of South Sudan last year has decided to rejoin the government and vowed to work to achieve peace and development in the new nation. Sultan Abdel Bagi Ayii Akol (SMC)The former presidential advisor, Abdel Bagi Ayii, who returned from Khartoum, declared his intention to rejoin the government during a meeting with the Vice President, Riek Machar Teny, in his office on Saturday. According to the Vice President’s Press Secretary, James Gatdet Dak, the meeting discussed the importance of resolving any political differences through peaceful dialogue rather than taking up arms. He said the former presidential advisor expressed his willingness to surrender his forces, some of which got stranded in North Sudan, for assembling and reintegration into the South Sudan’s army. The meeting also discussed issues pertaining to the rights of Muslims and their properties in South Sudan. Ayii is also expected to meet soon with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit. (ST) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
