Sudan-Chad Peace Initiatives

March 19, 2008

        On Thursday, March 13, 2008 President Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan and President Idriss Deby of Chad met in Dakar, Senegal and signed a peace deal to stop the funding of rebel forces along their shared border. The deal aims to promote stability in the region by reducing the amount of rebel attacks in both countries. In the past, peace deals between the two countries have failed, causing increased distrust. However, this pact includes greater objectives and requires the two leaders to hold monthly meetings. Additionally, many international figures attended the signing of the peace deal. The international presence adds further credibility to the pact and displays how important peace in the Sudan-Chad region is to the international community.
The Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy is pleased that progress is occurring between the two countries. However, Damanga remains uncertain about the implementation of the agreement objectives since Sudan has disrespected many international peace agreements in the past. As a result of this pact, Damanga expects that the full deployment of UNAMID will take place. Additionally, Damanga hopes that this peace deal will provide additional growth between the two countries and promote stability and peace in the region.