South Sudan 'Ready to Mediate Between Sudan, Ethiopia' to End Border Conflict

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South Sudan 'Ready to Mediate Between Sudan, Ethiopia' to End Border Conflict

[East African] South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has expressed readiness to mediate between Sudan and Ethiopia to end their border conflict, said Sudan's Sovereign Council on Thursday.

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