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President of South Sudan - Salva Kiir Mayardit

President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar agree on a ceasefire but will it work?

In December 2013 South Sudan, the world鈥檚 youngest nation, became engulfed in a civil conflict which has claimed thousands of lives and prompted fears it could lead to genocide. A fragile ceasefire was agreed just over a week ago between the government of President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar, who has led the rebel forces, but will it hold? In a Hardtalk exclusive, Stephen Sackur talks to President Salva Kiir in Juba.

(Photo: South Sudan's President Salva Kiir sits after he signed a peace agreement with rebel leader Riek Machar. Credit: Reuters)

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Wed 21 May 2014 19:06GMT

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