Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06KHARTOUM2430
2006-10-03 10:34:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Embassy Khartoum
Cable title:
SUDAN: ENSURING A LEGITIMATE PEACE FOR THE EAST
VZCZCXRO7738 OO RUEHROV DE RUEHKH #2430 2761034 ZNY CCCCC ZZH O 031034Z OCT 06 FM AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4836 INFO RUCNFUR/DARFUR COLLECTIVE PRIORITY RUEHTRO/AMEMBASSY TRIPOLI PRIORITY 0057 RHMFISS/CJTF HOA PRIORITY
C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002430
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR A/S FRAZER, NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: ENSURING A LEGITIMATE PEACE FOR THE EAST
REF: A. STATE 164613 (NOTAL)
B. KHARTOUM 2409
Classified By: DCM R. Powers, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L KHARTOUM 002430
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR A/S FRAZER, NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: ENSURING A LEGITIMATE PEACE FOR THE EAST
REF: A. STATE 164613 (NOTAL)
B. KHARTOUM 2409
Classified By: DCM R. Powers, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On October 2, Pol/Econ Chief discussed East issues
with SPLM Deputy Secretary General for the North and National
Assembly Minority Chair Yassir Arman per Ref A. Yassir said
that the SPLM had done much to smooth relations between the
National Congress Party (NCP) and Eritrea, and had served an
important role in initiating negotiations between the eastern
Front and the GNU. The NCP, however, decided what to cede to
the Eastern Front, whereas the SPLM had little power in the
process. Urging stronger SPLM participation in negotiations,
Pol/Econ Chief noted the view that the Eastern Front was
operating in isolation and left vulnerable to exploitation,
with an unjust peace agreement likely to unravel.
2. (C) Yassir said that the SPLM believed the talks would not
result in an agreement that met the aspirations of the
Eastern Front, but would nonetheless provide a political
foundation necessary for it to build an alliance with the
SPLM. He said that both security arrangements and wealth
sharing portions of the talks had concluded, with power
sharing remaining to be resolved. The Eastern Front regards
regional status for the three Eastern states as essential to
an agreement. Pol/Econ Chief pointed out USG concerns over
the strengthening of the Popular Defense Forces in the East;
Yassir replied that the ceasefire had held and that this was
not seen by the SPLM as a major threat to stability. Yassir
added that the East deserved substantial assistance from the
international community, as it remained one of the poorest
areas of the country.
3. (C) Embassy Khartoum is requesting additional appointments
to engage a broader target audience on this issue, but notes
that appointments with NCP officials, difficult to obtain
previously, are rendered even more challenging by Ref B's
conditions.
4. (U) Tripoli minimize considered.
HUME
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR A/S FRAZER, NSC FOR COURVILLE AND SHORTLEY
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/02/2016
TAGS: PGOV PREL SU
SUBJECT: SUDAN: ENSURING A LEGITIMATE PEACE FOR THE EAST
REF: A. STATE 164613 (NOTAL)
B. KHARTOUM 2409
Classified By: DCM R. Powers, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) On October 2, Pol/Econ Chief discussed East issues
with SPLM Deputy Secretary General for the North and National
Assembly Minority Chair Yassir Arman per Ref A. Yassir said
that the SPLM had done much to smooth relations between the
National Congress Party (NCP) and Eritrea, and had served an
important role in initiating negotiations between the eastern
Front and the GNU. The NCP, however, decided what to cede to
the Eastern Front, whereas the SPLM had little power in the
process. Urging stronger SPLM participation in negotiations,
Pol/Econ Chief noted the view that the Eastern Front was
operating in isolation and left vulnerable to exploitation,
with an unjust peace agreement likely to unravel.
2. (C) Yassir said that the SPLM believed the talks would not
result in an agreement that met the aspirations of the
Eastern Front, but would nonetheless provide a political
foundation necessary for it to build an alliance with the
SPLM. He said that both security arrangements and wealth
sharing portions of the talks had concluded, with power
sharing remaining to be resolved. The Eastern Front regards
regional status for the three Eastern states as essential to
an agreement. Pol/Econ Chief pointed out USG concerns over
the strengthening of the Popular Defense Forces in the East;
Yassir replied that the ceasefire had held and that this was
not seen by the SPLM as a major threat to stability. Yassir
added that the East deserved substantial assistance from the
international community, as it remained one of the poorest
areas of the country.
3. (C) Embassy Khartoum is requesting additional appointments
to engage a broader target audience on this issue, but notes
that appointments with NCP officials, difficult to obtain
previously, are rendered even more challenging by Ref B's
conditions.
4. (U) Tripoli minimize considered.
HUME