Fighting has again broken out in South Sudan despite a peace agreement signed Friday
Thousands were killed and thousands more were subjected to rape, arbitrary arrest and torture
The rebels said they are in control of the northeastern town of Malakal after launching an assault on Tuesday
Ceasefire monitors were deployed this week amid skirmishes that have continued despite the truce
The conflict has so far claimed the lives of over 1,000 people, with over 800,000 forced to flee their homes
The release of the prisoners has been a key demand of the rebels
Both government and rebel forces had pledged on Thursday to end five weeks of bitter conflict
East African nations have approved a 5,500-strong military force
Deal urges President Salva Kiir to release 11 political detainees
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