Brussels, 24/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - The Danish Presidency issued the following declaration on 23 July on behalf of the European Union:
"The European Union warmly welcomes the agreement reached between the Government of Sudan and the SPLMA/A in Machakos, Kenya, on 20 July 2002 on the two most contentious issues, namely the right to self-determination for the people of South Sudan and state and religion. The EU strongly urges all parties to the conflict in Sudan to adhere to the agreement...