Civil Wars · 2005 · 15 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesConflict StudiesPeace StudiesAfrican StudiesConflict ResolutionPeacebuildingAfrican GovernanceConflict In AfricaPeace AgreementsPeace GovernancePeace ProcessesPost-conflict ReconciliationCivil War Peace AgreementsDisorderPeace Agreement ImplementationPeace Agreement InstitutionsTerrorist Attack
The Sudan Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) is one of the rare achievements not only in the Sudan but indeed in Africa as it offers a unique resolution of one of the most complicated and protracted civil wars in Africa. It offers a unique mechanism for resolving issues of religious diversity and setting a new basis for national unity based on the free will of the people. The organic and external guarantees provided for its implementation clearly show that it would extremely be difficult for any party to the CPA to dishonour or abrogate it and if it happens it will be tantamount to constitutional disorder with dire repercussions for the unity of the Sudan. Muslims, Arab extremists and terrorist elements in the Sudan and the impact of the untimely death of Dr John Garang are likely to work against the full implementation of the CPA.