S. Sudan’s Machar travels to Egypt for talks with President al-Sisi
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February 3, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – South Sudan’s former Vice-President,
Riek Machar, will travel to the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on Wednesday
evening for talks with President Abdel Fattah al Sisi, on the
implementation of the peace agreement signed in August by warring
parties in South Sudan.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (Photo Reuters)
This was announced by the chairman of the external committees in the
armed opposition faction of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement
(SPLM-IO), Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth via social media.
“The President of Arab Republic of Egypt H.E. General Abdel Fattah
al-Sisi invited H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, First Vice
President Designate of the Republic of South Sudan and Chairman and
Commander in Chief of SPLM/SPLA (IO) to discuss the implementation of
the Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan and
bilateral relations between Egypt and South Sudan,” Gatkuoth posted in
various blogs.
“Dr. Machar will leave for Cairo, Egypt on February 3, 2016. This
visit is historic and it is the first ever visit Dr. Machar had since
the war broke out in South Sudan in December 15, 2013,” he said.
He added that Machar will be accompanied by “Madame Angelina Teny,
Chairperson, National Committee for Defence and Security and First
Lady of SPLM/SPLA (IO), Dr. Dhieu Mathok Diing, Secretary General
SPLM, and Ambassador Ezekiel Lol Gatkuoth, Chairperson, National
Committee for Foreign Affairs.”
The visit comes two days after the IGAD Council of Ministers on the
sideline of the African Union summit issued a communique urging the
parties to form a transitional government of national unity (TGoNU) as
soon as possible.
The communiqué called on President Salva Kiir’s government to suspend
the creation of 28 states, saying it is inconsistent with the
provisions of the peace agreement which is based on the existing 10
states of the country.
The statement further urged the parties to implement the first phase
of the security arrangements by deploying joint police and military
forces in the capital, Juba, and other states capitals, before a unity
government is formed.
The visit to Egypt will be the first of its kind by Machar since South
Sudan became independent in July 2011.
It also comes a week after the opposition’s top leader visited Uganda
and held talks with President Yoweri Museveni.
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3 February 06:59, by Mi diit
Great diplomacy at the right time!
The old devils of the Jieng Council of Evils (JCE) and their
Malong Awan have been caught off guard by the IGAD communique.
Soon they will see the mighty SPLA-IO fighters moving in the
streets of Juba, sending chilling fears through the spinal cords of
these tribal evil thugs.
Cheers!
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3 February 07:35, by Mi diit
Arrival of SPLA-IO forces in Juba is a sure way to peace. All
those warmongers in Juba will begin to speak from their hearts and
embrace true peace.
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3 February 07:44, by Akuma
President Al-Sisi don’t condone rebel activities in his
country as ISIL/ISIS are now at the edge of Egypt. So Riek Machar want
to Egypt to infect them with his rebellion behaviors. He should first
ask Mohamed Morsi of Brotherhood as they are align with ISIS. Hope he
will remain in prison like Morsi and Mubarak
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3 February 09:24, by Malakal county Simon
Dr Macahar who once champion self-determination for South
Sudan sucession, has once again shinig in regional and international
arena for a true federalism system reforms which will eventually
happen soon!!!!!! While the lone lion (president Kiir) busy killings
innocent civilians....... That is a good legacy for the Dinka tribe,
and thier tribal chief......
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3 February 08:47, by Joseph Canada
The visit by Dr. Riek and his activeness to visit other nations
for consultations show the care and the need, the leader has for peace
and stable nation. Others care about their tribe, money and beer.
Isaiah 18 said God will Punish Sudan and people will perish. We can
see it now.
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