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By William Tucker
On March 18, the Sudanese government signed a cease fire agreement with another rebel group of the Darfur region marking yet another step toward détente among the multiple factions fighting in Sudan. Although a cease fire has been signed the multiple conflicts in Sudan will not come to an end any time soon. The Darfur region is home to several rebel groups while Southern Sudan is controlled by a secessionist movement. These challenges are complex and will not be solved overnight as the history of this conflict has seen numerous cease fires and peace agreements broken.
Sudan still faces challenges from the international community as the African nation has been used to smuggle arms to non-state actors in the Middle East along with the nations of Chad and the Central African Republic. Additionally, the Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashir, is still wanted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes. While we can be pleased that attempts are being made in the interest of peace in Sudan, enthusiasm must be tempered as the nation still has a long way to go.
