Thousands of Kenyans relocated there to help build S. Sudan which lacked the necessary skills and expertise to manage herself. Apparently, as Riek Machar was meeting Salva Kiir in Juba, fighting broke out between their respective army factions leaving scores dead and others wounded. Eventually a compromise was hammered out resulting into a ceasefire Riek Machar assuming the post of 1st Vice-president and returning to Juba from his Kenyan sojourn. South Sudan has just celebrated its 5th independence anniversary in its usual fashion. The Sudan People’s Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M) rebels formed part of the army and police.

Source: Standard Digital July 10, 2016 08:07 UTC