| Press Statement Sean McCormack, Spokesman Washington, DC September 22, 2005 Sudan: Appointment of Cabinet and Opening of the National AssemblyWe congratulate the Sudanese government and people on the formation of the Government of National Unity. These historic steps of appointment of cabinet ministers and creation of the national legislature are important milestones in the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. As such, they carry forward the legacy of the late Dr. John Garang, who devoted his life to building a fair peace for all the people of Sudan. We urge the parties to maintain this momentum through rapid actions to implement other key elements of the CPA, including establishment of the Assessment and Evaluation Commission to monitor the peace process. We look to the northern and southern parties in the Government of National Unity to work together to address the interests and concerns of all Sudanese. The United States will work closely with the Government of National Unity to support implementation of the CPA in order to foster a peaceful, prosperous, and unified Sudan. This goal can only be achieved if the crisis in Darfur is resolved. We are gravely concerned by reports of another upsurge of violence. The parties must end violence and cooperate closely with the African Union, which has our unequivocal support. We urge the parties to make rapid progress in the Darfur talks. Momentum in implementation of the CPA provides a positive context for this – an historic opportunity that must not be lost. 2005/880 |
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