Peace talks between the Sudanese Government and southern rebels have resumed in the Kenyan town of Naivasha. The talks were adjourned last month so government negotiator Vice-President Ali Osman Mohamed Taha could make the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The final phase of talks will focus on an oil-rich area and power sharing. Accords have been signed on security and wealth sharing, but missed deadlines have led to fears that the government is stalling on a final deal. Mr Taha met the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, John Garang, as they attempt to find a solution to the conflict which has killed some 2m people. Kenyan chief mediator Lazaro Sumbeiywo said an agreement can be reached within a month but both parties still had a lot of work to do to resolve their differences. Full Story
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