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South Sudan President urged not to “betray” hopes for peace

South Sudan President urged not to “betray” hopes for peace

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South Sudan’s President has been urged by the UN Secretary-General not to “betray and disappoint” international hopes for peace in his country.

Political infighting in the world’s youngest country has led to the deaths of thousands of people over the past two years.

The recent signing of a peace agreement has renewed hopes for the future.

Dianne Penn reports on a meeting this Tuesday at UN Headquarters in New York aimed at putting South Sudan back on the path to peace and development.

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UNHCR/R. Riek