Govt. 307 Comparative Politics Who Wants What in Darfur? Kyli Kehler SLM Free Will I I.
Background •
Leader: Adam Saleh Abakar
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Composed largely of ethnic Birgid members of the SLM in South Darfur
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Alienated by the abusive behavior of Minni Minawi’s faction
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October 2006- Fighting with Minawi took thousands of lives
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Has signed a political and military protocol with the JEM Peace Wing and supports the DPA
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Sibling Organizations 1. SLM Unity 2. SLM/Free Will II 3. JEM Wings for Peace-WfP 4. SLM/Abu Gassim Imam Faction
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Party Role
Signatories to DPA 2006 in order to stop the suffering of our people Open dialogue since military means will not solve the problem •
Non-signatories to the DPA should come with one voice, a
clear vision regarding basic issues such as compensation, resettlement and development •
Be a part of the talks.
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What we want for Darfur •
Equality among all Sudanese people
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Comprehensive Peace Agreement
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Compensation for the citizens of Sudan in means of land and money
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Justice for all crimes committed
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Open our hearts and minds and look to the future and cooperate to achieve peace together
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