Sudanese say US pressure was key to reaching transition deal
By SAMY MAGDY
CAIRO (AP) — The power-sharing agreement reached between Sudan’s military and pro-democracy protesters last week came after the United States and its Arab allies applied intense pressure on both sides amid fears a prolonged crisis could tip the country into civil war, activists and officials said.
The agreement, which raised hopes of a democratic transition following the military overthrow of long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April, was announced days after the protesters held mass marches through Khartoum and other areas.
But those familiar with the negotiations say the main breakthrough happened at a secret meeting the day before the protests, when diplomats from the U.S., Britain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates pressed the two sides to accept proposals from the African Union and Ethiopia.
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This is all a double-plus as it stands now, the ex-Sudan President, reputed war criminal (Darfur) was anti-American. He didn't like us, now he's out, we will see how this all goes. Sudan also borders Egypt which probably plays into the general picture.
