Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. XLVII

No 25

21-June-2004

SUDAN

Sudan Expects Final Peace Deal In July But No End In Sight To Darfur Crisis

The Sudanese government expects to sign a final and comprehensive peace agreement with the rebel Sudan Peoples Liberation Army (SPLA) in July, First Vice President 'Ali 'Uthman Muhammad Taha said on 10 June. The two sides signed landmark accords in late May clearing the way for a formal peace agreement (MEES, 31 May). A formal end to the civil war between the...