The government of South Sudan is…in the process of developing a Petroleum Law which will form the legal framework governing the oil sector…In order to ensure the oil is managed transparently and promotes equitable development, it is imperative that the new legal framework requires: The…publication of production and disaggregated revenue data. The…publication of contracts…[A]uditing…by the Auditor General. Annual auditing…by a credible, independent auditing firm. The…participation of civil society in monitoring revenues and processes…[Sudan and South Sudan] must…come to an interim agreement on how to transport southern oil through the northern pipelines and port until a final deal can be agreed. The absence of an interim deal could result in either side attempting to shut down the flow of oil, a move which would…increase the risk of a return to war…