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Riek Machar

Will the recently announced ceasefire end the civil war in South Sudan? Stephen Sackur talks to Riek Machar, former Deputy of President Salva Kiir, who has led the rebel forces.

In December 2013 South Sudan became engulfed in a civil conflict which has claimed thousands of lives and prompted fears it could lead to genocide. A ceasefire has been agreed between the government of President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar who has led the rebel forces. Stephen Sackur talks to Riek Machar in Addis Ababa.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 May 2014 03:30GMT

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Role Contributor
Interviewer Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Riek Machar

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