South Sudan President Salva Kiir addresses the crowds at the John Garang's Mausoleum in Juba, South Sudan October 31, 2018. The president has offered to help mediate a political transition in Khartoum. PHOTO | REUTERS
South Sudan President Salva Kiir has held talks with Sudan armed opposition faction in an attempt to persuade them to end fighting and join the new leadership in Khartoum.
The Sudan Peoples’ Liberation Movement/ Army - North (SPLM/A-N) led by Malik Agar said that it had held a lengthy meeting with President Kiir in Juba on Tuesday in bid to unite SPLM-N.