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This paper reviews the negotiation process that led to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 2005 that was to end Sudan's civil war, focusing on the relationship between negotiations and implementation. It outlines the history of the conflict, the policies of Sudan's civil war parties and the role of the international community. Furthermore, the paper comments on the negotiation process, highlights the challenges of implementation and identifies lessons learned. The author argues that there are serious doubts about completing the CPA process or even maintaining the peace.