the sslm claimed that it followed "two avenues to assert the rights of the people of south sudan to freedom and self-determination". the group stated that it was in favor of negotiation with the government of sudan until an acceptable peace-accord is signed and the government stops its raids in southern sudan, but the comprehensive peace agreement of 9 january 2005, was seen by the sslm as promising nothing new differing from past treaties only in its observance by the international community.