Sudan’s Elections: The Implementation of the CPA and the Way Forward

On 11-15 April, Sudan held its first multi-party elections in 24 years. These elections were intended to be a critical benchmark in the process of democratisation envisaged under the CPA and an opportunity to lend popular support to the CPA framework, in particular to referenda intended to be held in 2011. The elections were, however, noted by observers from domestic agencies to the European Union observer mission to be flawed. There have been, however, a range of assessments of the depth and nature of these flaws. What assessments can be made about the nature of the electoral process? Given the flaws in the process, what assessments can be made about the impact of the elections on CPA implementation? Democratic transformation? The upcoming referendum on Southern secession?

In order to discuss this, the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, the Cairo Institute for Human Rights, the International Refugee Rights Initiative and the Darfur Consortium will organise a panel discussion. The panel will launch a new report on the elections process produced by the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies, followed by reflections from other experts.

The session will take place:

6:00-8:00 PM
13 May 2010
Dunda Hall, Atlantic Hotel
Banjul, the Gambia

Panelists will include:

Osman Hummaida, Executive Director, African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies
Ashraf Milad Ruxi, Legal Consultant, Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies and
Olivia Bueno, Associate Director, International Refugee Rights Initiative

A small cocktail will be served following the discussion.