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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
President Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar "can oversee a peaceful and timely transition to democracy and good governance," and declared that they "have not demonstrated the leadership required to bring genuine peace and accountable governance."
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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The White House expressed skepticism about South Sudan's leaders' ability to achieve peace.

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