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Sudan Peace Agreement
Sudan Peace Agreement
Summary:
This Comprehensive Agreement delineates the sharing of power between federal and local government. The Southern Region of Sudan, as defined in the Agreement, will fall under a Transitional Co-ordination Council, which will oversee the governance of the state. National security, foreign policy, banking and tax collection will remain under of the Federal Government's authority. After a four-year interim period a referendum will be held in the south to determine whether the South can secede to become a separate state or remain with North Sudan. The referendum will be observed by regional organisations, member states and non-governmental organisations.
Date:
21/04/1997
Country / Entity:
Sudan
Region:
Africa
Conflict / Issue:
Intra-State
Thematic:
Framework Agreements / Procedural Elements
Transitional Political Arrangements
Political Power-sharing
Constitution Issues
Electoral Framework
Rule of Law
Amnesties/Immunities
Justice Sector
Human Rights
Security Arrangements
Ceasefire/Cessation of Hostilities
Police
Military
Humanitarian and Refugee Issues
Socio-Economic and Development Issues
Wealth/Revenue Sharing
Natural Resources
Women and Gender Issues
Children
Statehood, Territory and Identity
Implementation Arrangements
Military Monitors
Local and International supporting Actors
United Nations
Regional Organizations
Member States
Civil Society
Media and Communication
Language:
English