A look at the Sudan peace agreement

By The Associated Press

Jan 9, 2005 — A look at the peace agreement reached between the government of Sudan and the southern rebels, the Sudan People’s Liberation Army, which will cover the next six years.

– RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: The 10 states in southern Sudan will be secular, while the north will practice Islamic law.

– POWER SHARING: Former rebels will hold 30 percent of national posts, the south will be autonomous.

– WEALTH SHARING: Oil revenues from the south will be split 50-50 between the north and south.

– SOUTHERN SELF DETERMINATION: The south will vote on independence in 2011.

– MONITORING: U.N. observers will monitor a cease-fire and demobilization of troops.