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South Sudan peace talks resume in Addis Ababa

Internally displaced people (IDPs) demonstrate in at the UN Protections of Civilians camp in Juba on October 25, 2017. Igad is leading South Sudan peace talks in a bid to find a resolution to end the nearly four-year conflict. PHOTO | AFP

By  JOSEPH ODUHA

The South Sudan warring factions Monday commenced a new round of peace talks in Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa as the threat of sanctions looms.

The Inter-governmental Authority on Development (Igad) led revitalisation forum is expected to deliver the lasting solution to the on-going conflicts.

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