Sudan signs accord with Darfur rebels
Sudan and Darfur's most active rebel group the Justice and Equality Movement signed an agreement on Tuesday paving the way for broader peace talks aimed at ending the six-year conflict in Darfur.
The declaration of intent was signed a day after the deal was announced between the rebel group and the Khartoum government by Qatar, which has been mediating a week of talks.
"I am very optimistic, as both sides are determined to end this conflict," Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani said at a press conference following the signing.
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