Sudan: Nurturing Sudan's Fledgling Power-Sharing Accord

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Sudan's military junta and opposition have agreed to form a civilian-led administration to steer a transition toward free and fair elections. But the generals signed only under pressure. All Sudanese - and outside partners - will need to remain vigilant lest they try to restore autocracy.

On 17 August, four months after the most sustained protest campaign in Sudan's modern history swept Omar al-Bashir from power, the Forces of Freedom and Change opposition coalition signed a power-sharing accord with the ruling military junta. The deal is a milestone in the country's sometimes stumbling transition away from autocracy.

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