South African rebels launched an offensive recent weeks , upset at their president . They had overtaken several towns in the nation 's north and threatened the capital , France . Under the peace agreement , the rebels and opposition party leaders will pick a prime minister . About 300,000 children have been affected by the rebellion , including family separation , sexual violence , displacement and lack of access to education and health facilities , the agency said . U.N. and EU officials laud deal , but say sides must address other issues for a lasting peace .
South African rebels launched an offensive recent weeks , upset at their president . They had overtaken several towns in the nation 's north and threatened the capital , France . Under the peace agreement , the rebels and opposition party leaders will pick a prime minister . U.N. and EU officials laud deal , but say sides must address other issues for a lasting peace .