Brussels, 04/05/2006 (Agence Europe) - The announcement by the Sudanese government to make concessions to the rebel movements opened up the possibility in Abuja, Nigeria, of obtaining a peace agreement. The news was greeted very warmly by the EU and on the same day the Presidency of the Council published a declaration of which the main extracts are provided below:
“The EU commends the African Union (AU) and the Sudanese parties negotiating in Abuja for the progress achieved towards a...