Monday, March 15, 2010

Is The Darfur Peace Agreement Unraveling?

Darfur Rebel Row Jeopardises Sudan Peace Deal -- BBC

A row between Darfur rebel groups has thrown into doubt a peace deal between the rebels and Sudan's government.

One rebel group signed a preliminary deal last month, and a final agreement was due to be completed on 15 March.

But the BBC's correspondent in Khartoum says talks have stalled as another rebel faction pursues separate talks.

The framework deal agreed last month was hailed as a major breakthrough, prompting President Omar al-Bashir to claim that the war in Darfur was over.

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More News On Darfur

Crucial week for Darfur peace: US envoy -- AFP
U.S. Says Sudan-Darfur Pact Could Set Stage for Peace -- Wall Street Journal
Darfur donor meeting in March eyes $2 billion: Egypt -- Defense Web
US official says Darfur’s Nur forfeited peace opportunity -- Sudan Tribune
Two French aid workers held in CAR released -- Reuters
French hostages 'freed in Darfur' -- BBC
Saving Darfur: Everyone's Favourite African War by Rob Crilly: review -- The Telegraph

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