IGAD adjourns South Sudan peace talks to Monday

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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development or IGAD rescheduled the fifth session of the peace process for South Sudan for Monday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
 
In a statement on Thursday, IGAD said the delay was caused by extended holidays of Eid el-Fitr and the national Martyrs’ Day celebrations in Juba.
 
The Authority said the delegations including Government, SPLM/A in opposition, SPLM Leaders former detainees, political parties and civil society and faith-based organizations are expected to arrive on Sunday.
 
The session’s key agenda would be to finalize and sign the Cessation of Hostilities Matrix and negotiations on details of the Transitional Government of National Unity.