South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar has returned to his country as part of a peace deal struck with President Salva Kiir's government.
His spokesman told the BBC that Mr Machar was now at rebel military headquarters in the eastern town of Pagak. the first time he has entere the country in two years.
He is expected in the capital Juba next week to resume the post of vice-president as part of the deal finalised last year.
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