Beshir announces ceasefire
2008-11-12 14:17
Khartoum - Sudanese President Omar al-Beshir on Wednesday announced an immediate ceasefire in Darfur and called for a campaign to disarm militias which have been ravaging the western region.
"I hereby announce our immediate unconditional ceasefire between the armed forces and warring factions provided that an effective monitoring mechanism be put into action and be observed by all involved parties," Beshir said, according to an official translation.
He was speaking after hearing the final recommendations of the Sudan government-sponsored people's initiative, which was boycotted by Darfur rebel groups which have been fighting the government for the past five years.