Waging Peace in Sudan: The Inside Story of the Negotiations That Ended Africa's

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Waging Peace in Sudan by Hilde F. Johnson Sudan could soon witness one of the first partitions of an African state since the colonial era. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement guarantees a referendum on self determination for Southern Sudan, which is scheduled for January 2011 that ended a 20-year old civil war. This book shows how that war was finally brought to an end. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sudan is at a crossroads. The country could soon witness one of the first partitions of an African state since the colonial era. The 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement guarantees a referendum on self determination for Southern Sudan, which is scheduled for January 2011. The agreement ended a 20-year old civil war pitting the indigenous population against successive Arab Muslim regimes in Khartoum. By the late 1990s the international community had largely judged the war insoluble and turned its attention elsewhere. Following the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 a peace process between the government of Sudan and the Sudan Peoples Liberation Movement and Army (SPLM/A) took hold. This book shows how that war, which ultimately claimed two million deaths and twice as many displaced, was finally brought to an end. The talks were facilitated by IGAD under Kenyan leadership, and supported by a Troika of the US, UK, and Norway -- whose intense engagement in the negotiations was critical for reaching the peace agreement in January 2005. Although the cast of characters in this drama ranged from President George W Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell to unnamed officials in east African hotels, two figures stood out: the SPLM/A Chairman, Dr John Garang, and Ali Osman Taha, First Vice President of Sudan. Norwegian Minister of International Development Hilde F Johnsons personal relationships with these two leaders gave her unique access and provided the basis for her pivotal role in the negotiations. She was party to virtually all their deliberations throughout this crucial period of Sudanese and African history. This book describes this process from a unique, insiders perspective. Her account provides a level of detail seldom achieved in works of contemporary African history and diplomacy. As Sudan soon faces the most decisive moment in its history, this book is indispensable reading. Author Biography Hilde F Johnson served as Norwegian Development Minister during 1997-2000 & 2001-2005. She played a pivotal role in the achievement of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement for Sudan (2005). Johnson is currently Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF. Table of Contents Foreword by Kofi Annan; Introduction: Africas Longest Civil War; The Troika; The Watershed Agreement on Self-Determination; Peace-Making in Peril: Conflict & Confrontation; From Enemies to Partners in Peace; Inching Forward; Sealing the Deal; The First Taste of Peace; Epilogue: Achievements & Challenges; Index. Review "It is a sad truth that waging peace is always much harder than waging war. Fortunately, it is infinitely more rewarding. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended Sudans second civil war in 2005 took almost three years to mature and would never have been signed had it not been for the dedication of a small number of individuals from Sudan and the broader international community. Amongst the latter, Hilde F Johnson, at the time Norways Minister for International Development and now Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, stands out for her tireless efforts to help bring the protagonists together." -- From the Foreword by Kofi A Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, 1997Chr(45)2006 Review Quote "It is a sad truth that waging peace is always much harder than waging war. Fortunately, it is infinitely more rewarding. The Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended Sudans second civil war in 2005 took almost three years to mature and would never have been signed had it not been for the dedication of a small number of individuals from Sudan and the broader international community. Amongst the latter, Hilde F. Johnson, at the time Norways Minister for International Development and now Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF, stands out for her tireless efforts to help bring the protagonists together." Details ISBN1845194586 Author Hilde F. Johnson Pages 256 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1845194586 ISBN-13 9781845194581 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-12-17 Language English Short Title WAGING PEACE IN SUDAN Media Book Subtitle The Inside Story of the Negotiations That Ended Africas Longest Civil War UK Release Date 2010-12-17 Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2010-12-17 NZ Release Date 2010-12-17 Imprint Liverpool University Press Place of Publication Liverpool Publisher Liverpool University Press DEWEY 962.4043 Audience General Illustrations illus Alternative 9781836241355 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:161847822;

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