Peace Process Continues In Darfur
Sudan has previously accused Chad with backingethnic minority rebels in western Darfur. Photo AFP
The normalisation of ties between Khartoum and Ndjamena could end the ‘cycle of insecurity’ in Darfur, the war-torn region of western Sudan which borders Chad, according to the US envoy, Scott Gration.
“We are extremely grateful [to] both the Sudanese government and the Chadian government [for reaching] out to each other,” Gration said in a telephone interview from Washington.
“We think this is historic, but more than that we think this is an absolute key to breaking what we think is a cycle of insecurity that is going on in Darfur,” he said.
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Sudan government militias attack Darfur camps in Kass, killing three — Relief Web
Sudan Ready to Implement Agreements with Chad – Voice of America
Chadian president urges rebels in Sudan’s Darfur to abandon violence — Xinhuanet
Chad’s leader travels to Sudan to smooth relations — Washington Post/AP
Sudan has ‘turned page’ on Chad conflict: Beshir — AFP
Net tightens on Chad rebels in Darfur: analysts — AFP
New Darfur peacekeeping chief wants deal in a year — Reuters
Darfur: Where celebrities love to tread — BBC
Sudan: Saving Darfur – Everyone’s Favourite African War — Global Arab Network
Darfur rebel leader cleared of war crimes charges — Sudan Tribune
Darfur rebel leader escapes ICC trial — Radio Free Europe
International Criminal Court rules insufficient evidence to try Darfur rebel for war crimes — Politics News/AP
Darfur rebel infighting drives 10,000 from their homes — Reuters
Study Points to Disease as Main Killer in Darfur — New York Times
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