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Kiir signs peace deal, with reservations - Africa
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has finally signed the Compromise Peace Agreement, even though he says he has "reservations" about the peace deal.
The signing ceremony was witnessed in Juba by presidents Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya, Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Sudanese government representatives.
Kenya's Presidency announced through its Twitter handle that Mr Kiir had inked the agreement just two minutes to 5pm on Wednesday.
"President Kiir has officially signed the "Compromised Peace Agreement on South Sudan" at 4:58pm in Freedom Hall in Juba, South Sudan," the Kenyan Presidency announced.
With all parties having signed, it will mean an immediate ceasefire for both sides.
Rebels led by former Vice-President Riek Machar had signed the agreement last week in Addis even though fighting resumed shortly thereafter.
Wednesday, the rebels announced they had recaptured a town in the volatile Unity State even as Kiir was under pressure to sign the agreement in Juba.
"We have the right to self-defence. We call on the international community to exert pressure on the government to stop the attacks and commit to peace," James Gatdet Dak, Machar's spokesman said on Wednesday morning.
The signed agreement means a new transitional government to last 30 months should be in place in 90 days.
Kiir should take 53 per cent, Machar's side 33 per cent while former detainees and other political parties should take seven per cent each.
It also proposes the existence of two commanders-in-chief during the transition period until the two forces are unified.
If implemented, Riek Machar will become the First Vice-President as Kiir retains presidency.
Kiir will have to consult Machar on all matters regarding national security such as declaration of war and state of emergency.
But the two principals must now deal with splinter groups who threaten to derail peace efforts.
Last week, a group of Machar's commanders said they will instead submit fresh demands for negotiations, saying they no longer recognise him as their leader.
It is a deal that results from efforts by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Igad, a regional bloc of eight countries including South Sudan, Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda.
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