There may be a wisp of possibility in Sudan to move toward peace. President Bashir stated he will support the outcome of the 2011 elections that will determine if the southern part of the country will secede.  The split seems likely and will hopefully provide a greater independence to the state. The distribution of oil resources will most likely remain a sticking point, but initial plans should tamp tension down and provide time to develop new strategies. This will probably be made more difficult by geopolitics. With new management over resources new players will most likely emerge trying to gain control.

Legitimate elections and respect for the outcome may provide Sudan with a foundation to democratically work out many other ongoing issues, and ultimately provide their people with a better quality of life.

BBC News – Will Bashir let the south go?.

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