A leading member of Sudan’s ruling National Congress Party told VOA President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir’s newly formed unity government is seeking to the keep the country whole during implementation of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA).
Rabie Abdulatti Obeid also said the government is preparing for the semi-autonomous south Sudan’s referendum scheduled for January 2011.
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More News On Sudan And The Possibility Of Civil War
Dispute on south Sudan referendum result could spark war: FM -- AFP
Sudan appoints new cabinet with southerner in oil job -- Reuters
Sudan's Beshir forms new government -- AFP
Sudan’s Bashir Reveals New Government, Keeps SPLM Alliance -- Bloomberg businessweek
Khartoum stuck in denial over south Sudan’s secession -- Sudan Tribune
Northern Sudanese are to blame for promoting separation – SPLM official -- Sudan Tribune
My Comment: The leadership in Khartoum have shown little if any interest to accept the most likely scenario that the country will be divided into two by next year. This unwillingness to accept this "reality" will probably result in civil war when it happens, but unlike Darfur, the South Sudanese are heavily armed and will probably put up a strong fight.
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