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The President of South Sudan has granted amnesty to the main rebel leader, Riek Machar, plus all the other armed opposition groups a result of a cease-fire and power-sharing agreement that was signed on August 5, in Khartoum. Coming three days after the signing of the agreement, the state-owned South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation television announced amnesty order, from the president’s office. “Those who “waged war against the government” are granted general amnesty, the order stated.” Take a listen.