Juba warms up to AU neutral force to avert tension as Machar digs in
Soldiers of the African Union's African Standby Force during a military exercise on October 28, 2015. It is understood that their discussion at State House Entebbe focused mainly on how President Kiir should deal with the decision by the AU to deploy a regional intervention force. PHOTO | AFP
The decision by South Sudan’s embattled First Vice President Dr Riek Machar to break cover about his whereabouts, and the apparent warming-up by President Salva Kiir to the idea of a regional protection force, is expected to ease tensions in the country.
The recent conflict has caused concern in the region, with analysts warning of huge human and economic costs.
