Darfur rebels say lack of preparation prevented Kiir meeting
March 26, 2007 (ABECHE, Chad) — Darfur rebel group regretted that Sudanese First Vice-President had visited the neighboring Chad without prior consultation to arrange a meeting with him.
In a press statement, the rebel group said this “opportunity was missed due to poor preparation for the meeting and lack of information prior to the visit.”
Salva Kiir met with the Chadian president Idriss Deby and Ahmed Ibrahim Diraig, leader of the Sudan Federal Democratic Alliance (SFDA). While Khalil Ibrahim the leader of the Justice and Equality was in Abéché near the Sudanese border.
He invited Darfur rebel groups to meet next month in Juba for “All-Darfur Conference”. “The Conference is to build consensus and a common political stand on critical issues that would be the basis for a Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Darfur.” Salva Kiir announced in the donors conference in Juba last week.
The NRF expressed appreciation to the role played by the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement to end Darfur crisis. Darfur rebel group said it “looks forward to meeting them at the earliest opportunity.”
“The NRF takes it for granted that solid alliance with the SPLM is crucial for finding peace in Darfur as well as for realising Dr. Garang’s dream of New Sudan.” The NRF said.
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