South Sudan's Salva Kiir and Riek Machar in peace deal deadline

The two sides from the conflict in South Sudan are meeting in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, on the day a deadline expires for them to sign a peace deal, or face sanctions.
President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar held meetings through the night to address outstanding obstacles.
Several previous ceasefire agreements have failed to hold.
Tens of thousands have died and more than two million have been displaced since fighting broke out in 2013.
South Sudan is the world's youngest country, having gained independence from neighbouring Sudan four years ago.President Salva Kiir (l) and rebel leader Riek Machar (r)
The leaders of Uganda, Kenya and Ethiopia are also at the summit, as part of an international peace-building effort which includes the US, UK, EU, Norway, China, the African Union and the UN.
Both Mr Kiir and Mr Machar have said they need more time to resolve key issues, including what power sharing in a transitional government would look like.

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