Peace talks between the southern rebels and…
1996 CE to 2007 CE
The two sides agreed that, following a final peace treaty, southern Sudan will enjoy autonomy for six years, and after the expiration of that period, the people of southern Sudan will be able to vote in a referendum on independence.
Furthermore, oil revenues will be divided equally between the government and rebels during the six-year interim period.
The ability or willingness of the government to fulfill these promises has been questioned by some observers, however, and the status of three central and eastern provinces was a point of contention in the negotiations.
Some observers wonder whether hard line elements in the north will allow the treaty to proceed.
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