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Women and political right in the society/Le femme et les droits politiques dans la societe.
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Femnet News
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September 1, 2007
- Author:
- Peter, Agnes Nyoka
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The historic signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the Government of the Republic of Sudan (GoS) and the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement (SPLA/M) in 2005, was the beginning of ending the North-South civil war in the Sudan that has persevered for 21 years. It created a new political paradigm for Sudan, for it empowered the leaders and people of southern Sudan to embark upon a six-year interim period of self-government.
Although the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) has been a cause for joyful celebration, it is important to recognize that the struggles of Sudanese people, especially of Sudanese women and girls are not over. The ...