CAIRO -- A truce between Darfur's most powerful rebel group and the government of Sudan could pave the way for finally bringing peace to the war-ravaged region weeks ahead of the first national elections in decades.
Numerous cease-fires and peace deals in this seven-year-old conflict have been short-lived, but this time around increased international pressure and impending elections give this latest initiative a better chance for survival.
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More News On Darfur
US welcomes Sudan-Darfur rebel deal -- AFP
Government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement Negotiate Agreement -- US Department of Defense
Al-Bashir to sign Darfur peace deal -- Al Jazeera
Sudan Peace Talks: Rebels and Government Don't Speak for All Darfur -- Huffington Post
Sudan Votes May Spark Progress, Peace for Darfur -- Time Magazine
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