| dc.description.abstract | This is a post-referendum reflection of the Sudan conflict. This conflict is the longest and worst
conflict in African history after Angola with millions of casualties. It had great impact both
within the Sudan and the region at large. It is estimated that 1.3 million of people died, though
there has not been a reliable official figure. The actual figure notwithstanding, separate reports of
the various clashes leave no doubt that the conflict was catastrophic in terms of human life.
Apart from the dead, the war was responsible of displacement of many people both internally
and into neighbouring states. This conflict ended with the signing of Comprehensive Peace
Accord in 2005 brokered by the IGAD-led peace process. The Accord was substantially
implemented when the referendum was held in January 2011 in which Southerners voted to
secede.
This paper explored the uniquenesses of the IGAD-led peace process by presenting a
comparative analysis with respect to predecessor initiatives. It also explored the role of the
international community in mediating for peace. It identified success factors such as followthrough
initiatives, a more specialized approach, proximity of the mediating party, the
contribution of neighboring countries especially Kenya and the coordinated input of the IGAD
Partners Forum. By presenting a post-referendum reflection of the peace process, it makes
recommendations that would be important in ensuring that post-war Sudan recover and become
sustainable. | en_US |
