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Why Egypt is now getting involved in South Sudan

Egypt oversaw the successful signing of a deal to unify the Sudan People's Liberation Movement after it achieved similar foreign policy successes in neighboring countries such as Palestine and Libya.

Men wait in line to get inside a hall during a rally for the Sudan's People Liberation Movement (SPLM) youth in Juba, February 15, 2014. REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu (SOUTH SUDAN - Tags: POLITICS) - GM1EA2F1IE101
Men wait in line to get inside a hall during a rally for the Sudan People's Liberation Movement youth in Juba, South Sudan, Feb. 15, 2014. — REUTERS/Andreea Campeanu

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