'Progress' at Darfur peace talks

From The BBC:

At least four of the numerous rebel groups in Darfur have agreed to work together, says the US envoy to Sudan.

Scott Gration said the deal reached in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa provided a "very strong foundation for rebel unification".

He had earlier said that the existence of 26 different rebel groups was a major obstacle to bringing peace to the region after six years of conflict.

The UN believes that some 300,000 people have been killed.

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Update: US envoy helps Darfur rebels find common ground -- AFP

My Comment: Some of the players are agreeing to talk .... but unfortunately many of them are not.