Wednesday, June 24, 2009

White House Boosts Effort To Salvage North-South Peace In Sudan

From The Washington Post:

The Obama administration stepped up its efforts yesterday to salvage a four-year-old peace accord for Sudan, convening officials from 32 countries and international organizations amid fears that Africa's longest-running civil war could resume.

The conference came after years in which the world's attention was focused on a separate Sudanese conflict, in the western region of Darfur. In the meantime, implementation of the agreement ending the country's north-south fight has lagged.

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More News On South Sudan

Sudan, rebels in agreement -- News 24
US envoy says world must push for peace in Sudan -- AP
Washington Forum Seeks Renewed Comprehensive Peace Deal for Sudan -- Voice of America
US urges Sudan to carry out North-South peace deal -- Reuters
Arbitration deal on Sudan's oil -- BBC

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