ESAT News (December 15, 2016)
President Salva Kiir has asked the South Sudanese to forgive him for past mistakes.
According to a report by the VOA, the president made the appeal Wednesday during an end-of-year speech before the National Legislative Assembly.
He also ordered government forces to observe a cease-fire and create a conducive environment for communities to reconcile.
The president called for a national dialogue, one that he said would include people from all sectors of society, as the three-year conflict drags on in parts of the country, the report said.
Meanwhile, Sudan tribune reported that the South African government has dismissed as “nonsensical” media reports that South Sudan rebel leader, Riek Machar is under house arrest in Pretoria.
The South African Government stated that it issued a statement on 13 October announcing the arrival of Machar and purpose of arrival.
The South African government was in constant consultations with the Government of South Sudan and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) countries about the presence of the rebel leader in South Africa.