The Sudanese Conflict
Sudan is the largest country in Africa and has been plagued with riots and civil war for the last two decades. Even though officially the politics of Sudan is considered to be democratic, but after the second Sudanese civil war (1983-2005) it is commonly accepted as an authoritarian state, where all the political power is with President Omar al-Bashir and the ruling National Congress Party (NCP).
After having witnessed Africa’s longest running civil war, there is now an autonomous region officially known as the Government of Southern Sudan. This region is the peace agreement between the Sudan People’s Liberation Army and the National Congress Party.
9th January 2011 is going to be an important date for Sudan, when Southern Sudan will hold a referendum on whether or not it should remain a part of Sudan. A fear of violence is ever present as this date gets closer. Six people have been killed in the latest clash around an oil rich area along the dividing line between Northern and Southern Sudan.
With nearly four million people getting ready to vote, it seems like Sudan might just be able to move into an era of peace and development. Many families and people groups have also a major decision to make of whether to stay with the North or with the South. Even refugees from Sudan, sheltering in the surrounding countries are moving in to make an impact on the polls, though many were late to register for the election.
Peace if achieved is a certain catalyst for development. With the end of this conflict many business opportunities will be created. Business dealing in retail display and other electronics are waiting to take the market once the polls are over and peace is restored.
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