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Urgent: South Sudan President Kiir declares unilateral ceasefire

Xinhua, July 12, 2016 Adjust font size:

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir on Monday evening declared unilateral ceasefire after days of heavy fighting between his government troops and forces loyal to Vice President Riek Machar that has left at least 271 dead. Endit