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Kenya Leaders Agree to Peace Talk Structure
Immediate issues could be resolved within 15 days, Annan says
By Matt Cantor
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Posted Feb 1, 08 2:27 PM CST
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Kenya's rival leaders have agreed on an outline for peace talks, Kofi Annan said today. Larger problems could take a year to iron out, but the ex-UN chief said the most pressing issues--ending the killings, aiding those hit by the turmoil, and fixing "immediate" political woes--could be solved within the next 7 to 15 days, Reuters reports.
The feuding parties have already made “substantial progress” on their priority item, stopping the violence that has left 850 dead. “We are calling on the public to disband any illegal militia,” said an opposition official. Current UN head Ban Ki-moon also met negotiators. “What is important at this time is to maintain peace and security,” he said.