Government of the Republic of Sudan and Sudan People's Liberation Army, Machakos Protocol (2002)
“ PART A - AGREED PRINCIPLES 1.1 That the unity of the Sudan, based on the free will of its people democratic governance, accountability, equality, respect, and justice for all citizens of the Sudan is and shall be the priority of the parties and that it is possible to redress the grievances of the people of South Sudan and to meet their aspirations within such a framework. ”
