Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Sudan, South Sudan Resume Peace Talks

Sudan, South Sudan Resume Peace Talks -- Voice of America

Sudan and South Sudan have begun their first direct peace talks since cross-border clashes erupted last month.

The African Union-led talks started in Addis Ababa on Tuesday. The two countries are locked in bitter disputes stemming from South Sudan's independence last year, mostly involving borders and oil.

Speaking to VOA Tuesday, South Sudan's chief negotiator, Pagan Amum, said his side had returned to the bargaining table with an open mind and hoped Sudan would make a true effort to resolve the issues.

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More News On The Sudan - South Sudan Conflict

With talks, another chance at peace for Sudan and South Sudan -- Christian Science Monitor
Sudan, South Sudan start first talks since conflict -- AFP
Sudans restart talks amid bombing accusations -- Reuters
Sudan, South Sudan prepare for peace talks -- CNN
Sudan: Country and South Sudan Resume Talks Today As Juba Reports Military Assaults -- AllAfrica.com
South Sudan accuses Sudan of bombings ahead of talks -- Reuters
S. Sudan accuses Khartoum of raids -- UPI
South Sudan says it repels Sudan attack day before peace talks set to resume in Ethiopia -- Washington Post/AP
Sudan's army says to withdraw from Abyei -- Reuters
Sudan says will pull troops from oil-rich region -- AP
INSIGHT-South Sudan independence still comes at a price -- Reuters

My Comment: My prediction .... these talks will fail. Sudan wants the oil .... South Sudan does not want to give it to them. There is no middle ground.

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