South Sudanese President Salva Kiir says he called rebel leader Riek Machar to urge him to pull back his troops after reports of fighting in parts of Yei River state. "It was my initiative to call him and ask him why he is still fighting us when we have signed the agreement. Kiir, Machar and the leaders of other parties at the talks signed what they call a final, revitalized peace agreement last week in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. He says that since the beginning of the month, government and rebel forces have clashed in Lainya of Yei River state. Benson says residents are questioning if the parties are serious about implementing the agreement signed last week.

Source: Ethiopian News September 17, 2018 18:00 UTC