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US urges rebels to sign

    NAIROBI
    US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Susan Rice said she believed there was a genuine commitment to see the Lusaka peace accord stick. In a briefing on Monday, she said it was "imperative" for the rebel groups to sign the agreement. "They must not get hung up over what are really quite mundane protocol issues," she added. "We would find it impossible to understand if they took this opportunity to continue to wage a battle using force, when there is a comprehensive and, we think, very thoughtful ceasefire agreement that has been signed by all concerned belligerents." Rice said the US looked to the rebels "and those that have a close relationship with the rebels" to ensure the swift signing of the documents.

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