The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (2005): A Critical Juncture in Sudan’s History

In this episode, we continue our examination of Sudan's historical peace agreements with a focus on the Comprehensive Peace Agreement of 2005. This agreement aimed to end the long-standing civil conflict between northern and southern Sudan, following the shortcomings of the 1972 Addis Ababa Agreement. Hosted by Heba Bawaieh and featuring Dr. Paul R. Williams, a seasoned peace negotiations lawyer, the discussion delves into the dynamics that led from the Addis Ababa Agreement to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, the Machakos Protocol of 2002, and the Comprehensive Peace Agreement's goals including the end of the Second Sudanese Civil War, wealth and power sharing, security arrangements, and notably, the self-determination for South Sudan leading to the 2011 referendum. The episode further explores the Comprehensive Peace Agreement's impact on regional stability, its security measures, and the complex interplay of justice and reconciliation in post-conflict Sudan.

Music Credit:

Scott Buckley - Signal To Noise [Link to music]