عاجل - كارتر الآن في الخرطوم: إنتخابات السودان فشلت في الرقي للمعايير الدولية

Quote: While it is too early to offer a final overall assessment[/red, it is apparent that the elections will fall short of meeting international standards and Sudan.s obligations for genuine elections in many respects. Nonetheless, the elections are important as a key benchmark in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and because of the increased political and civic participation that has occurred over the last several months. Ultimately, the success of the elections will depend on whether Sudanese leaders take action to promote lasting democratic transformation.