الدخان والغاز المسيل للدموع يملا اجواء الخرطوم

Quote: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/4734353.stm Garang's death: In quotes Garang: His death was "tragic for Sudan". Political leaders and commentators have expressed shock at the death of Sudanese Vice-President John Garang, and hope that his death will not be an obstacle to the peace process, signed earlier this year to end 21-years of war. Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir: "We are confident that the peace agreement will proceed as it was planned and drawn up and that the future of Sudan will remain a trust in our hearts and the hearts of the brothers in the [SPLM] movement." SPLM Deputy Leader Salva Kiir Mayardit: "We want to assure everyone that the leadership and all cadres of the SPLM/SPLA will remain united and strive to faithfully implement the comprehensive peace agreement." Ugandan Foreign Minister Sam Kutesa: "This is very tragic for Sudan and for the region as a whole. It is a big blow to the peace process, but I hope the people of Sudan can come together to move on." Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyan foreign minister during peace talks: "The biggest tribute to him would be to see that the stipulations under the comprehensive peace are followed strictly. Garang worked for peace and it should not be allowed to slip through the fingers of the Sudanese people." Lazarus Sumbeiywo, chief mediator in Sudan peace talks: "It's shocking - the loss of a visionary leader, who really crafted the agreement with Ali Osman Taha." Jemera Rone, Human Rights Watch: "As shocking and tragic a death this is, it leaves the door open for more democratic forces to come to the fore. ... [The SPLA] made no pretence of being a democracy." Rebecca Garang: "If they [Sudanese people] loved him, they should remain calm and carry on with his vision. It is John Garang who is dead. The vision should be kept alive."