Sudan resumes peace talks with rebels - 2002-10-10. Two days after Sudanese military forces recaptured a significant area in the southeastern part of the country, the government announced that it would resume peace negotiations with the rebels aimed at ending 19 years of civil war. President Omar al-Bashir stated that the government would return to the negotiation venue in Kenya next week. The two sides are expected to sign a ceasefire agreement today (Thursday), but according to al-Bashir, it will not cover all areas of southern Sudan that were recently captured by rebel forces. The Khartoum government withdrew from peace talks last month after fighters from the Sudan People's Liberation Movement seized the town of Torit.
Sudan Resumes Peace Talks with Rebels
Sudan's government is set to resume peace talks with rebels after a military recapture of territory. President Omar al-Bashir announced the return to negotiations in Kenya, although the ceasefire will not include all recently captured areas. This development is significant as it may influence the long-standing civil conflict in Sudan.
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Sudanese government resumes peace talks with rebels after military gains.
- Sudanese government announce rebels
- Sudanese government negotiate rebels
- Sudanese government and rebels sign ceasefire agreement
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Resumption of peace talks may lead to a ceasefire in Sudan.
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