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Press Statement
Philip T. Reeker, Deputy Spokesman
Washington, DC
August 7, 2003


Sudan: Talks Resume -- Time for Agreement is Now


The United States is encouraged that the Intergovernmental Authority
on
Development (IGAD) peace talks on Sudan will resume on August 10 in
Kenya,
and
that the parties to the Sudan conflict are continuing efforts to
reach a
comprehensive peace settlement. We remain committed to achieving a
just
and
lasting peace in Sudan and believe that the IGAD peace process under
the
very
capable leadership of the Kenyan Mediator, General (ret.) Lazaro K.
Sumbeiywo,
has made substantial progress over the past 14 months of consistent
engagement.

The key substantive issues have now been put on the table. It is the
responsibility of the parties to bridge the divide that separates
them and
to
take the courageous decisions needed to reach a final agreement. As
the
U.S.
Special Envoy, John C. Danforth, has made clear, the time to reach an
agreement
is now; the Sudan conflict has lasted far too long.

The United States has intensified its engagement in support of the
IGAD
process
through increased senior-level involvement and the provision of
additional
resources and personnel.