Sudan’s SPLM condemns attacks against its Secretary General

June 28, 2008 (KHARTOUM) — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement condemned attacks against its Secretary General because he had described the Sudan as a “failed and corrupt state”.

Mandour Al-Mahdi the secretary general of the NCP political bureau described Amum’s statements as “irresponsible for an irresponsible minister who is trying to create a split between the SPLM and NCP”.

The SPLM leadership in Khartoum discussed in a meeting led by the first Vice president the attacks against Pagan Amum and calls to relieve him after his participation in a public meeting organised by Ajras al Huryia.

In a statement signed by the head of SPLM northern sector, Yasir Arman said the attack is not directed against the SPLM due to its position towards the full respect of press freedom. The SPLM also urged its partner to not west its time in such futile matters.

“Better for everyone, especially our friends and partners in the National Conference Party that we dedicate our time to solve Sudan’s crises especially the Darfur issue and the difficulties of transition and the transition period,” said Yasir.

Relations between the two peace partners are complex and difficult to understand since the CPA. The two partner of the National Unity Government go from crisis to crisis.

This last crisis comes after the end of Abyei crisis where the foreign minister declined to attends meeting with visiting delegations and refused to take part in president trips because he is from Abyei.

(ST)