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Sudanese Parties Sign Security And Humanitarian Protocol

Nigeria First (Abuja)
NEWS
November 10, 2004
Posted to the web November 10, 2004
Abuja
Parties to the Sudanese peace talks on 9 November in Abuja signed a security
protocol, which is expected to put an end to the hostilities in the Darfur
region.
The security protocol imposes a ban on hostile military flights over the Darfur
region and the rebel-held territory. It also envisages the disarming of the
Janjaweed militia by the Sudanese government.
Parties to the conflict will also reveal the location of their forces to the
African Union cease-fire monitors.
In a separate agreement on humanitarian protocol, aid workers would be allowed
free access to deliver humanitarian aid to the Darfur region.
The African Union President and peace talk host, President Olusegun Obasanjo
was present during the agreement signing. He expressed hope that the agreements
would be meticulously adhered to.
The talks continue in Abuja.

   

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