There will be a meeting in London to discuss Sudan - most particularly the forthcoming referendum on the partition of the country and its consequences. General Joseph Lagu, former leader of the Anya-nya rebels, former leader of the South Sudan Liberation Movement (SSLM) and former Vice President of Sudan, will be present.

Working group meeting on Sudan to discuss the current situation. For more information contact NCFpeace@aol.com

Sudanese Mothers for Peace held a meeting at Chatham House on 23rd June to appeal for funding for a new multi-purpose centre for training and development in Lhagwa, Kordofan. The centre is intended to promote regional reconciliation and reconstruction. Contact NCF for further details.

Speakers:
Ghayth Armanazi, Director of the Syrian Media Centre and former head of the Arab League in London
Michael Binyon, Times editorial writer
Ian Black, Guardian Middle East editor
H.E. Gehad Madi, Egyptian Ambassador to the UK

With specific emphasis on: Prospects for Disengagement, Reconciliation and Reconstruction in Darfur - Thursday 21 July 2005