Dr. Ismail said that the IGAD ministerial committee presented in the second day a paper on the way of holding talks, and formation of a permanent mechanism for negotiation, adding that this paper was approved. He indicated that the parties agreed on formation of the new mechanism for holding the peace talks which is to be located in Nairobi and chaired by a special envoy of the Kenyan President, Daniel arap Moi. He explained that the new mechanism will carry out the negotiation process in a permanent and continuing manner in Nairobi. Dr. Ismail said that the final stage of the peace talks was based on discussing the subjects and visions of the concerned parties, which were referred to the committee of envoys. The Sudan is democratic state, where the power is exercised by the Sudanese people through their elected institutions.
Religious freedoms are part of the fundamental rights.
Multi - partism is system of power sharing in the Sudan . The G.O.S appreciates and thanks the national, regional and international community for the immediate response to the call of humanitarian assistance for the needly in the affected areas. The G.O.S reaffirms its constant commitment to provide all the possible facilities and access to all affected needly areas in southern Sudan. The G.O.S has keenly demonstrated commitment to the under- mentioned principles. I. Allow the smooth flow of humanitarian assistance without any hindrance.