Dina Mufti: Ethiopias Foreign Ministry

Ethiopias Foreign Ministry: Dina Mufti, a spokesman for Ethiopias Foreign Ministry, said the introductory meetings were necessary to bridge the groups differences ahead of direct talks expected to start Saturday. The meetings are being held at Addis Ababas Sheraton Hotel, according to The Star. South Sudan forcibly recruiting civilians ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA South Sudans warring factions held preliminary meetings Friday ahead of the official start of negotiations in neighbouring Ethiopia, mediators said. More on thestar.com: (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.