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TOKYO: The Japanese government welcomed the signing of a peace agreement between Sudan’s transitional government and a coalition of rebel groups on Monday that hopes to end long-standing conflicts in several regions, including Darfur.

“Japan appreciates efforts toward peace by the Transitional Government and congratulates all Sudanese on the great progress toward the future transition to civilian rule,” said Press Secretary Tomoyuki Yoshida in a statement.

The peace agreement was signed in neighboring South Sudan between Sudan’s transitional government, in power since the ousting of President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, and the Sudan Revolutionary Front, a coalition of rebel forces. Two rebel factions did not participate in the deal.

The agreement aims to end fighting in the western region of Darfur and the southern regions of the Blue Nile and South Kordofan. Issues covered include the sharing of power, displaced people, land ownership and integrating rebel fighters into the army.

“Japan continues to pay close attention to the situation in Sudan, including the implementation of the agreement, and hopes that all parties concerned will comply with the agreement concluded in August last year in good faith and address challenges during the transitional period in a cooperative manner,” said Yoshida.