Negotiators at the South Sudanese peace talks in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa expect that later today they may sign an agreement on security issues, as follow-up to the ceasefire signed on 9 May.

The joint security committee formed by the negotiating teams has been discussing the terms of the proposed agreement. 

Sources close to the talks told Radio Tamazuj that terms would address in more detail the requirements of the ceasefire to separate forces, allow ceasefire monitors, ad stop military and logistical buildup of forces.

The agreement would potentially also include terms requiring the withdrawal of foreign forces involved in the combat, including Ugandan troops and the Darfur rebel movements.

Meanwhile, the political committee is continuing its work on a similar follow-up agreement also building on the same deal signed last Friday between President Salva Kiir and former vice president Riek Machar.

Photo: President Salva Kiir joins hands with Archbishop Daniel Deng Bol and Riek Machar, as Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn (right) looks on, 9 May 2014