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Snag hits key day in Kenya talks Kenya talks resume on crucial day
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A Kenyan government delegation has failed to arrive on time for crucial talks with the opposition, aimed at ending weeks of post-election violence. Delegations from Kenya's government and opposition have resumed talks aimed at ending weeks of post-election violence.
In response, opposition representatives left the talks venue, saying they would return later, after a press conference. Friday's talks are aimed at fine tuning a power-sharing plan that would involve the creation of a prime minister's post to be held by the opposition.
On Thursday, the rivals agreed the main points of a power-sharing deal they were expected to finalise on Friday. The session was delayed by the late arrival of the government delegation.
Mediator and ex-UN chief Kofi Annan said Thursday's agreement showed "light at the end of the tunnel". Mediator and ex-UN chief Kofi Annan said Thursday's deal showed progress towards ending violence in which 1,000 people have died since late December.
The deal involves creating a prime minister's post, which the opposition says would have to have real power.
Both sides were expected to hold consultations on Thursday afternoon before returning to the talks venue in Nairobi on Friday.Both sides were expected to hold consultations on Thursday afternoon before returning to the talks venue in Nairobi on Friday.
Talks were due to resume at 1000 local time (0700 GMT), but by 1130 there was no sign of the government delegation. The opposition alleges widespread rigging, and international observers said the poll was flawed.
Some 1,000 people have died in violence since disputed elections in December.
The opposition alleges the poll was rigged.
The prime ministerial post that could be created as a result of the deal is likely to be held by opposition Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga.The prime ministerial post that could be created as a result of the deal is likely to be held by opposition Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga.
The opposition said on Wednesday it would resume mass protests if a deal was not reached within a week.