South Sudan's rebels are finally returning to the capital Juba after more than two years of civil war. It's a key step in the implementation of the peace deal signed last August. But ongoing fighting has many wondering if the rebel's arrival will lead to peace or more violence.
South Sudan Rebels Return to Juba Amid Fighting
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Second-in-command of South Sudan's rebels, Alfred Lado Gore, raises his fist after landing in the capital Juba, after more than two years in exile, April 12, 2016. Rebel leader Riek Machar is scheduled to return on April 18.
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Taban Deng Gai, right, chief negotiator for South Sudan's rebels, speaks at a news conference following the arrival of the rebels' second-in-command, Alfred Lado Gore, center left, in Juba, April 12, 2016.
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Rebel General James Koang speaks to the press at the rebels' base on the outskirts of Juba, South Sudan, April 7, 2016. The rebels are returning to secure the city ahead of the arrival of their leader, Riek Machar, on April 18.
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Rebel soldiers stand at attention at their base on the outskirts of Juba, South Suday, April 7, 2016. The rebels are returning to secure the city ahead of the arrival of their leader, Riek Machar, scheduled for April 18.