This Comprehensive Agreement delineates the sharing of power between federal and local government. The Southern Region of Sudan, as defined in the Agreement, will fall under a Transitional Co-ordination Council, which will oversee the governance of the state. National security, foreign policy, banking and tax collection will remain under of the Federal Government's authority. After a four-year interim period a referendum will be held in the south to determine whether the South can secede to become a separate state or remain with North Sudan.

This agreement addresses the disarmament, disbandment and reintergration of the armed units and the reform of the power structures of the government. It also provides confidence building measures to be taken by the Government during the implementation of the above mentioned measures.

This implementation agreement establishes an inter-African force in the Central African Republic (MISAB). It's mandate aims at restoring peace and security by monitoring the implementation of the Bangui Agreements of 25 January 1997. It includes provisions on conducting operations to disarm the former rebels and specifies that the logistical and financial support for the Force is to be provided by France and/or other contributors of funds.

This Statute implements the Agreement signed in Moscow in 23 December 1996 and establishes the Commission of National Reconciliation. It provides for its composition, main functions and powers and time frame for establishment of  the commission. It also establishes a special close protection unit which will provide security for the members of the commission. The Commission is to cooperate closely with the UN and the OSCE.

These accords (Appendix III and Appendix IV) take note of the cessation of the rebellious action as well as the work of the International Monitoring Committee and underline the importance of strengthening the democratic process and the rule of law. To that end, the signatories declare to employ dialogue and concerted efforts as a means to avert any return to armed confrontation.