CLEAN : US envoy to S.Sudan welcomes talks in Ethi

The transcript discusses the agreement between the government and opposition forces aligned with Doctor Yashar to send negotiation teams to Addis Ababa. Ethiopia, representing IGAD, confirmed this development. The commitment to negotiations is seen as a crucial step towards ending hostilities and addressing the political issues that have led to violence in South Sudan over the past two weeks.

What commitment was made by both the government and opposition forces?

What is the significance of sending teams to Addis Ababa?

What does Ethiopia's confirmation to send negotiators represent?

What are the underlying political issues mentioned in the text?

How long has the violence gripped South Sudan according to the text?