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South Sudan: Mediator proposes delay on number of states and boundaries

South Sudanese President Salva Kiir. He increased the number of states from 10 to 32. FILE PHOTO | AFP

By  Garang Malak

Nation Media Group

South Africa's deputy president has proposed an arbitrated solution of the contentious subject of the number of states and boundaries.

Speaking to reporters in Juba after meeting President Salva Kiir on Thursday afternoon, David Mabuza said the proposal regarding to the number of state and boundaries be discussed over an extended period of 90 days more.

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