Unfortunately, Arusha does not include many of those parties who have engaged in armed conflict in different parts of the country, so called rebel groups. It is not clear who all these parties are or what they are seeking. Some are known entities such as the CCND, a breakaway group of the largest political party. A cease-fire to end the violence is not possible until these factions are brought into negotiations. There is enormous distrust among the various political groups.
Civil society has a very low regard of politicians.
Some politicians are seen as perpetrators of the genocide and numerous charges have been made. Nevertheless, the government and political parties working within the country have made impressive strides in reaching agreement on a framework for peace and a new government. These agreements, known as the Peace Project, include a transition period of five years and a period of democratic consolidation for another five years. There is agreement on the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission modeled on the South African experience. The progress in developing these agreements is remarkable given the recent genocide.