Will There Be Peace Talks?

Riak Mashar on behalf of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) delivered a letter to the National Congress Party and President Beshir, who refused to receive the letter. The letter is thought to contain a request that the government upholds the peace treaty signed in 2005.


The SPLM want the Khartoum's troops out of South Sudan. The NCP accuses the SPLM of failing to implement the peace treaty. Both sides have forces around Abiye, an oil rich area. At anytime fighting can break out among the two sides bringing to an end the scheduled peace talks October 27, 2007.



"Some 236,000 Darfur refugees now live in Chad along the border with Sudan, and around 173,000 of Chad's population are currently living in camps, the UN said. " (En.Rian.ru/world/20071015.com)

Any increase in violence will be detrimental to the already overpopulated camps.

Also remember the Olympic Torch Relay is happening around the country. This Sunday the relay will be in Hartford, CT at the Minuteman Park. (see savedarfur.org for a schedule of all the Olympic Torch Relay's) Drop by and show your support.