Peace in the Sudan

Nairobi, Kenya
November 19, 2004

On November 19, 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya the SPLA (Sudan People's Liberation Army) and the Government of Sudan signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reach a final peace agreement by the end of this year.

Pictured are Hon. Yahya Hussein Babikar (left) for the Government of Sudan and Cdr. Nhial Deng Nhial (right) for the SPLM/A (Sudan People Liberation Movement/Army) signing the Declaration on the Conclusion of the IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development) Negotiations on peace in the Sudan between the Government of Sudan and the SPLM/A. In the center is Kenyan mediator General (retired) Lazaro Sumbeiywo. UN photo

On November 19, 2004 in Nairobi, Kenya the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement and the Government of Sudan signed an agreement to reach a final peace agreement by the end of this year.

Released on November 19, 2004

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