South Sudan opposition group backs peace deal

Paul Malong.

South Sudan's former Chief of General Staff Gen Paul Malong speaks to the press. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

The government and opposition in South Sudan are closing ranks after a group that opposed monitoring and verification mechanism agreed to a ceasefire.

The groups led by former Chief of General Staff Gen Paul Malong and former SPLM Secretary-General Pagan Amum have agreed to join the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism.