Yousef al-Koda, leader of the Islamic Wasat (Central) Party, signed the New Dawn charter in Kampala, joining rebel groups and other political parties who had previously endorsed the document.<\/p>\n
Malik Agar, head of the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF) and al-Koda released a joint statement on Thursday confirming the information from Kampala, Uganda\u2019s capital, where the charter was signed. <\/p>\n
\u201cNew Dawn\u201d calls for overthrowing the regime through \u201cpolitical and armed struggle\u201d. Furthermore, it stresses the importance of a united Sudan and the freedom of expression and religion.<\/p>\n
Rule of law, an independent judicial system, a peaceful transfer of power, democracy and a federal system are additional matters the document calls for.<\/p>\n
Signatories also want to provide citizenship for everyone, and eradicate segregation and discrimination based on different religious or ethnic backgrounds via the charter.<\/p>\n
Other issues have not yet been completely agreed upon, which are requiring further discussion between the signatory parties.<\/p>\n
They include more dialogue between all political parties in Sudan, and most importantly, the future ruling system in the country including the connection between religion and state.<\/p>\n
The issues above should be decided during a \u201cconstitutional conference\u201d that is yet to be scheduled, the joint statement read. <\/p>\n
al-Koda affirmed to Radio Dabanga he went to Kampala following the invitation of New Dawn signatory parties \u201cwith an open mind and an open heart, wishing to join the charter\u201d.<\/p>\n
On his turn, Agar told Radio Dabanga al-Koda is \u201ca real addition to the New Dawn Charter\u201d, which he described as \u201ca serious attempt to find answers about all Sudanese issues\u201d.<\/p>\n
He further said the document will provide a platform for signatory parties to find common ground and reach consensus on a series of matters about Sudan. <\/p>\n
The SRF head emphasized the charter is still open for negotiations, adding that even those who did not yet endorsed it are welcome to join the talks.<\/p>\n
Agar stressed this will hopefully pave the way for all people of Sudan to be \u201con the same page\u201d when it comes to the future of the country.<\/p>\n
Photo: Yousef al-Koda, leader of the Islamic Wasat Party (Facebook – personal photo)<\/em><\/p>\n Related:<\/em> Sudanese opposition agrees to topple Khartoum regime<\/a> (6 January 2013)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n