The parties to the Sudanese conflict, namely,
the Government of Sudan and the Sudanese People's Liberation
Movement / Sudanese People's Liberation Army SPLM/A met
in Abuja Nigeria from May 26-June 4 under the good offices
of President Ibrahim Babangida.
1 All parties to the dispute agree that
the current conflict can be resolved through peaceful negotiation.
They therefore agree to continue their discussions, under
the good offices of President Babangida even after he has
left office of Chairman of the OAU. In order to build upon
the gains achieved in Abuja.
2 The parties to dispute recognize that
Sudan is a multi-ethnic, multi-lingual, multi-cultural and
multi-religious country. They recognize the diversities
of Sudan and the need to work towards an institutional/political
arrangement to cope with and encourage such diversities
as is the case in Nigeria.
3 The parties agreed to work towards
an interim arrangement aimed principally at allaying the
fears of the component parts of Sudan, building confidence
and ensuring devolution of powers to enable the component
parts to develop in an atmosphere of relative peace and
security. The parties, however, agreed to consult their
Principals with a view to determining the structures and
character of the interim arrangement as well as ascertain
the wishes of the people concerned thereafter.
4 All the parties to the dispute recognize
the need for equitable sharing of national wealth. Towards
this goal, it was agreed that the interim arrangement shall
include a Revenue Allocation Commission to deal with the
equitable sharing of wealth among the component parts of
the country.
5. The parties to the dispute recognize
that the war has caused dislocation of families and the
destruction of the infra-structure in Sudan. The government
of Sudan and the interim Administration will use the interim
period, with the assistance of the international community,
to embark upon a deliberate process of reconstruction of
war affected areas, and the rehabilitation and resettlement
of refugees displaced by war and famine.
6 Parties to the dispute agreed to support
efforts aimed at creating a conducive atmosphere towards
arriving at a more amicable settlement which is being worked
out to create a conducive atmosphere for continued negotiations.
7 All parties to the dispute agree to
meet again at a time to be fixed by Nigeria, to discuss
mainly the question of political interim arrangement for
the transition period.
8 The parties to the dispute express
deep appreciation and gratitude to President Babangida for
the initiative in calling the Peace Conference. They also
thank the people of Nigeria for the hospitality extended
to them.
