Sudan's foreign minister says agreement between two leaders will be announced on Wednesday in a bid to end civil war.

President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar hold meeting amid fragile efforts to end ruinous five-year civil war.

South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and his arch-foe Riek Machar agreed on Wednesday to a "permanent" ceasefire that will take effect within 72 hours to end their country’s war. "All parties have agreed on a permanent ceasefire within 72 hours," Sudan's Foreign Minister Al-Dierdiry Ahmed said after talks between the…

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar agreed Wednesday to a “permanent” ceasefire to take effect within 48 hours, raising hopes of a peace deal to end their country's devastating civil war. "All parties have agreed on a permanent ceasefire within 72 hours (48 hours from today),"…

South Sudan President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar sign deal that will take effect within 72 hours.

Khartoum (AFP) - South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and his arch-foe Riek Machar agreed Wednesday to a "permanent" ceasefire to take effect within 72 hours, raising hopes of an end to four-and-a-half years of war.