CLEAN : South Sudan delegation attending talks wit

The transcript discusses the challenges a government faces in negotiating with unnamed groups, emphasizing the need to understand their identity and objectives. It highlights a warning about the cessation of hostilities and the consequences for non-compliance. The text also describes how a group exploited the cessation period to capture territory, despite the absence of a formal ceasefire. The relationship between cessation of hostilities and ceasefire is explained, noting that rebels are not ready for cessation, yet talks continue.

What is the government's initial step in dealing with the unnamed group?

• To ignore the group's actions

• To impose sanctions on the group

• To find out the group's identity and objectives

• To negotiate a ceasefire immediately

What was the consequence mentioned for not accepting the cessation of hostilities?

• Punishment and action against non-compliance

• Extension of the deadline

• Immediate negotiation

• Reward for compliance

What action did R and his group take during the cessation period?

• They captured a town

• They retreated from the area

• They negotiated peace

• They held a meeting with the government

What is supposed to happen before a ceasefire is negotiated?

• A military intervention

• Cessation of hostilities

• A public announcement

• A peace treaty is signed

Why are talks being pursued despite the lack of cessation of hostilities?

• The rebels are ready for peace

• The government wants to show strength

• The rebels are not ready, but talks are necessary

• There is international pressure