The government and the rebels in South Sudan, who have been involved in deadly clashes over the past month, have agreed to a ceasefire, reported mediators in Addis Ababa.
They said that the rivals are expected to sign the agreement on "cessation of hostilities and the question of the detainees" in the Ethiopian capital.
Talks between the two sides had stalled after the government said it would not accept pre-conditions to talks, as the rebels have demanded the release of, what they say are, political prisoners.