South sudan government rebel group sign peace pact

You're referring to the recent peace agreement between the South Sudanese government and a rebel group!

Yes, on February 2, 2020, the South Sudanese government and the Sudan People's Liberation Army-In Opposition (SPLA-IO), a rebel group led by Riek Machar, signed a peace agreement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This agreement marks a significant step towards ending the country's five-year civil war, which has caused immense human suffering and displacement.

The agreement, known as the Revitalized Peace Agreement (R-ARCSS), aims to establish a transitional government of national unity, with a power-sharing arrangement between the government and the opposition. The agreement also provides for the disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration of former combatants, as well as the establishment of a hybrid court to try those responsible for war crimes and human rights abuses.

The signing of the agreement was facilitated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional organization that has been mediating the peace talks since 2016. The agreement was also supported by the African Union, the United Nations, and the international community.

The peace agreement has been widely welcomed, as it offers a chance for South Sudan to move towards peace, stability, and economic development. However, the road to peace will be long and challenging, and the parties will need to work together to implement the agreement and address the root causes of the conflict.

What do you think about this development? Do you think it will bring lasting peace to South Sudan?