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Salva Kiir Mayardit - President of South Sudan
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S18 • E69 May 20, 2014 30mStephen Sackur talks to president of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, in Juba.
The world's youngest nation, in December 2013 South Sudan 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 between the government of President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar, who has led the rebel forces.
The world's youngest nation, in December 2013 South Sudan 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 between the government of President Salva Kiir and his former deputy Riek Machar, who has led the rebel forces.