In July, the East African bloc mediating the talks (IGAD), drafted an agreement that offered compromise on power-sharing and other contentious issues that would see the deal implemented for a three-year interim period.
Speaking after the gathering of the East African leaders on Saturday, South Sudan’s Information Minister, said,
“Instead of committing ourselves into dates and trying to impose an agreement which is not yet accepted and owned by the parties, then I would advise that in case the parties do not agree, give them the chance to continue negotiating.”
Representatives of the African Union, European Union, United Nations, United States, Britain , China and Norway are expected to attend a planned signing ceremony on Monday.
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