Sudan softens stance on adding more Darfur rebel groups to the negotiations
July 22, 2010 (KHARTOUM) — The Sudanese government today appeared to have softened its stance on having more Darfur rebel groups join the peace talks currently underway in the Arab Gulf state of Qatar.
Currently, an umbrella group of various rebel factions known as the Liberty and Justice Movement (LJM) is the only one engaged in talks with the Sudanese government in Doha though little progress appears to have been made.
Many observers say that without bringing the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM) faction led by Abdel-Wahid Al-Nur, who currently lives in Paris, and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) led by Khalil Ibrahim, the talks will not bring about a lasting peace.
Al-Nur has rejected any talks without enforcing security on the ground and disarming the notorious Janjaweed militias. JEM, which agreed to a ceasefire with Khartoum in February, has since pulled out the talks and accused Khartoum of breaching the accord by attacking its positions.
For its part; the Sudanese government has since renewed its request to arrest the JEM leader over his failed attempt to attack to take over the capital over two years ago. It further said that it would not wait for any rebel group and that it seeks to quickly sign a comprehensive peace agreement with LJM.
But today the head of Sudan’s negotiation team Amin Hassan Omer suggested more flexibility, telling state media that the government does not mind waiting for new groups to join the talks but without preconditions.
The delegation’s spokesperson Omer Adam Rahma revealed that there are “real efforts” to bring SLM-Nur, JEM and the Roadmap group to the talks. He noted that the Roadmap group has defected from another one that is now part of LJM.
Rahma acknowledged that the two of the six committees have not achieved any progress in Doha so far namely the security arrangement as well as Justice and compensation ones. He further said that members of the two delegations will return to Doha in two weeks seeking progress before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
The Sudanese government and LJM have formed committees to negotiate different issues they defined in a framework agreement. These committees cover: Power Sharing and the Administrative Status of Darfur; Wealth Sharing, including Land Rights; Compensation and the Return of IDPs and Refugees; Security Arrangements; Justice and Reconciliation; and the Overall Agreement and the Resolution of Disputes.
Today the Qatari government said that LJM and Khartoum renewed their ceasefire agreement.
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DASODIKO
Sudan softens stance on adding more Darfur rebel groups to the negotiations
Its just a maneuvering, nothing could change under these Islamists, They are professional crooks, this softening stance came when Kiir said that he will host the Chairman of Sudan Liberation Movment/Army Adul Wahid and JEM leader Khalil in Juba. It happened that Sudan Governemnt offecials visited Juba four times a week that included President Bashir and his VIP Taha and the Spy Chief just when delegation from Sudan Liberation Movement arrived to Juba last April 2010. At the same all file suspended between SPLM and NCP were opened for discussion. Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, This time no cheating, no foooling but its real NOOO Diplomacy but the f—king bullet that the Islamist believe in.I agree with brother John whose comment was for the people of African origins in the margin to put all agreements aside and try they second option either the Arabs win or we win.
telfajbago
Sudan softens stance on adding more Darfur rebel groups to the negotiations
Hahahahaha; Khartoum regime and it’s Darfur -peace at any cost lobbyists created Al- Tigani sisssei and now was saddled with how to make cosmetic concessions to him that will not bring any peace in Darfur or make difference on the ground as Sissei has nothing except his balls. Sudan regime should know that; the people of Darfur and off course the entire Sudanese masses are rallying their support behind Abdul-Wahid and his fare demands to bring peace to Sudan; therefore if the regime is serious let Al-Bashir and his gang of criminals hand themselves over to the ICC, remove the new -settlers from the land and Hawaker of the indigenous people, stop the ongoing genocide and targeting of the NGOs. But Khartoum is speaking peace while constantly waging war against the Darfurian people, so they should not think that there is any chance to out smart the authentic rebels, it’s enough that Khartoum intentions and version of peace was clearly manifested in dragging feet to implement any signed peace agreement while continuing the scorched –earth policy in Darfur; enough is enough.
Kur
Sudan softens stance on adding more Darfur rebel groups to the negotiations
What Khartoum wants is another Abuja Agreement. This corrupt government does not believe in genuine peace.Treachery is the only policy they believe in.
This naive group called LJM should join Nur if they really want to help the people of Darfur. I think they know what happens to Minawi. He is now stuck in Khartoum with nothing other than tears in his eyes.
Kur