In Sudan, the rebel group of Darfur is to sign a peace deal with the government later on Saturday. <br/><br/>A group of senior political and military officials of the rebel, Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) arrived in Khartoum this morning to sign the peace deal. <br/><br/>The head of JEM, Ahmed Mohamed Wady said they have decided to sign the peace deal following intensive negotiations with the government. <br/><br/>Secretary of Political Mobilization at the ruling National Congress Party Haj Majid Suwar said the peace agreement which would be signed later today will contribute to ending all the tension in Kordofan region, which is adjacent to Darfur, and help achieving comprehensive stability in Sudan.
News On AIR | February 20, 2010 7:27 PM
Darfur rebels to sign peace deal with Sudan govt