Sudan peace talks face implementation challenges

Significance

Much progress has been made in the talks and more is expected. However, there is still no clear sense of how various disparate strands and competing pressures can be consolidated and, most importantly, implemented.

Impacts

• Economic activity in conflict-affected areas will increase slightly.
• Armed groups will hold onto the possibility of pursuing autonomy or self-determination in the future.
• Military leaders will welcome peace agreements provided there are not strong demands for armed forces reform.