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Sudanese Islamist leader Hassan Al-Turabi is arrested
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Sudan 2001-2015
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Sudan Peoples Liberation Army and Sudanese sign agreement on six-month renewable cease-fire in central Nuba Mountains - a key rebel stronghold.
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Talks in Kenya lead to a breakthrough agreement between southern rebels and Sudanese government on ending the civil war.
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North/South Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) ends civil war.
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Former southern rebel leader John Garang is sworn in as first vice-president. A new Sudanese constitution which gives the south a large degree of autonomy is signed.
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Autonomous government is formed in South Sudan, in line with the January 2005 peace deal. The administration is dominated by former rebels.