South Sudan leader warns rival over unity government

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. The president has threatened to form a unity government without opposition leader Riek Machar. FILE PHOTO | AFP

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has threatened to form a unity government without opposition leader Riek Machar if he does not return to the country soon.

He gave the warning during prayers being hosted at State House in the capital, Juba, to mark one year since the signing of a peace deal.