Uneasy progress towards peace in South Sudan as opposition troops arrive in Juba ahead of Riek Machar taking up vice-presidency
On the outskirts of Juba,along a dirt road just past the UN camp, opposition forces clad in modern uniforms and boots lined up for a military parade. Several hundred strong, and their presence seemed to propose peace is finally taking hold in South Sudan. “The arrival of the troops will show people that the opposition is committed to peace,” said Maj Gen James Koang Chuol, the rebel chief of staff, and as he greeted his troops.
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Source: theguardian.com