The Search for Peace in the Sudan

"Sudan in 2002 is at a cross-roads. There are several reasons to believe that the

chances for a peaceful solution to the Sudanese conflict are better now than they

have ever been. Firstly, it would appear that there are constitutional and political

offers on the negotiating table, up to and including an internationally-monitored

referendum on southern Sudan’ s status, that address the issues central to the

Sudanese conflict. Secondly, there has been a distinct international shift in

opinion and policy with regard to Sudan..."