IGAD ‘considering power sharing’ to end strife in South Sudan PaanLuel Wël 10 years ago The release of political prisoners and a coalition arrangement are some of the key issues set to be discussed by regional leaders converging in Nairobi to help stop the violence in South Sudan. A source close to the 23rd Extra-Ordinary Session of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) meeting happening in Nairobi on Friday has told the Nation leaders will consider power sharing as one of the options to help end the chaos in Africa’s youngest nation. “There is a strong desire to end the violence and leaders have seen this is a political problem which can be solved if everyone is brought on board,” said a source who requested to remain anonymous but who is privy to the meeting indicated. IN ATTENDANCE: By 2pm Kenyan time, Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, South Sudan’s Salva Kiir, Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud, Ethiopia’s Hailemariam Desalegn and Ismael Omar Guelleh were in attendance. Representatives from Sudan were also attending the State House meeting. Share this:Print IGAD urges armed rebels to renounce violence, accept amnesty and join the national dialogueDateMarch 26, 2017In relation toJunub SudanEthiopia relinquishes IGAD chairmanship as IGAD Summit concludes without Peace DealDateJune 23, 2018In relation toDecember 2013 CrisisHigh hopes in Nairobi Round of Peace Talks among South Sudan PartiesDateJuly 13, 2018In relation toJunub Sudan