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Arusha talks start of “real negotiations” - FDD

    NAIROBI

    The rebel Conseil national pour la defense de la democratie-Forces pour la defense de la democratie (CNDD-FDD)on Wednesday said next week’s resumption of the Arusha peace process only constitutes the start of “real negotiations” aimed at the eventual signing of a peace accord in the months to come. In a statement, spokesman Jerome Ndiho said the FDD’s attendance at the talks - for the first time - was a gesture of support and gratitude for the efforts of the mediator, Nelson Mandela. The statement reiterated that the CNDD-FDD was “showing goodwill” by attending the talks, despite the fact its two preconditions - dismantling the regroupment camps and freeing political prisoners - had not been fully met.

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