Sudan's Transitional Gov't Signs Ceasefire Deal With Rebel Groups Amid Peace Talks
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published October 21, 2019 | 08:17 PM
Sudan's new transitional government signed on Monday a cessation of hostilities agreement with the country's Sudan Revolutionary Front, an armed group alliance, amid ongoing peace talks between the factions in the South Sudanese capital of Juba
On Friday, the Sudanese government and major rebel groups agreed on and signed a roadmap for future peace negotiations.
"The delegations of [Sudan's] transitional government and the Revolutionary Front signed on Monday in [Juba] an agreement on a political declaration and a declaration on the cessation of hostilities," the Sudanese government said in a statement.
Reportedly, the signed agreements will open up a humanitarian aid corridor for the conflict-stricken regions in Sudan's south, where the government has been fighting rebels for decades. The agreement is seen as a landmark event that will pave the way for a much-anticipated peace agreement.
Long-standing protests in Sudan culminated in a military coup on April 11, when then-President Omar Bashir was overthrown and detained after almost 30 years in power. Following those events, the Sudanese Transitional Military Council held power until the creation of the Sovereign Council, which will be presided over by civilians and the military on a rotational basis.
Recent Stories
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
Pakistan retains position in FTSE secondary emerging market
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per uni ..
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
04 killed in Spain as Storm Nelson looms
Russian military jet crashes into sea off Crimea: Governor
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm likely at various parts of country
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
Pandemic accord talks heading for extra time
Khawaja reiterates PM commitment to judiciary
More Stories From World
-
Bus plunges off S.Africa bridge killing 45: ministry
35 minutes ago -
S.Africa's ex-president Zuma barred from May election
55 minutes ago -
Tax the rich: slow progress on the international front
1 hour ago -
Bus plunges off S.Africa bridge killing 45: ministry
1 hour ago -
Russia sentences journalist to 2 years in prison, detains others
1 hour ago -
France asks for foreign help for Olympics security: officials
2 hours ago
-
04 killed in Spain as Storm Nelson looms
2 hours ago -
Russian military jet crashes into sea off Crimea: Governor
2 hours ago -
Pandemic accord talks heading for extra time
2 hours ago -
French parliament backs bill against hair discrimination affecting black women
2 hours ago -
Russia says 'evidence' links Ukraine to Moscow attack
2 hours ago -
Russian shelling kills three in Ukraine, officials say
2 hours ago