Menawi Welcomes Initiative of the People of Sudan

Khartoum, Oct. 16 (SUNA)- Senior Assistant of the President of the Republic and Chairman of the Transitional Darfur Regional Authority (TDRA), Meni Arko Menawi has expressed welcome to the Initiative of the People of Sudan, Arab Initiative as well as all initiatives aimed at solving the issue of Darfur. Menawi, addressing the opening session of the Initiative of the People of Sudan at the Friendship Hall in Khartoum Thursday, affirmed the necessity of commitment to the implementation of Abuja agreement as a good basis solution of the problem, indicating that it included gains and the rights of the people of Darfur and the compensations of the affected citizens. He pointed out that if Abuja Agreement implemented, it would be a factor of attraction to the people of Darfur and will realize peace and stability in the region. Menawi attributed his staying in Darfur during the last period to the difficulties that faced the implementation of the agreement. He said an agreement was reached with the government to work out a road map to find the right solution of the problem, explaining the efforts he exerted with the armed movements to join the peace process. IF/BT