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South Sudan rebel leader Machar reaffirms commitment to peace

South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar (centre) arrives at Juba international airport with his wife to attend a peace ceremony in Juba, South Sudan, on October 31, 2018. PHOTO | AKUOT CHOL | AFP

By  JOSEPH ODUHA

South Sudan main opposition leader Riek Machar has reiterated his commitment to the implementation of the peace deal.

Speaking at a peace ceremony in Juba on Wednesday, the rebel chief said he was ready to give peace a chance in the war-torn country.

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