Despite mediation, no solution yet to South Sudan issue of the number of states
South Sudan former vice president Riek Machar speaks during a press conference with President Salva Kiir (left) in Juba on December 17, 2019. They have failed to agree on the number of states and boundaries. PHOTO | REUTERS
The controversial issue of the number of states in South Sudan is now in the hands of South Africa after the two principals failed to agree.
On Wednesday, South Sudan President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar handed over the issue to South African vice-president David Mabuza, after a two-day face-to-face meeting in Juba failed to produce results.
