Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
November 16, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – A leading figure in an Egyptian Islamist group revealed in an interview that they sent some of their members to fight with the Sudanese army during the civil war years.
But the official said the group regretted taking part in this war.
“This participation was a huge mistake that led to what is Sudan’s fate now,” Ibrahim said.
The people of South Sudan overwhelmingly voted to leave the north in a January referendum, promised in the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) that ended more than two decades of civil war with the north which killed around 2 million civilians and displaced million others.
Last July South Sudan, where most follow Christian and traditional beliefs, officially became an independent state and gained swift recognition from most of the international community including Arab and Muslim countries that supported Khartoum during the civil war years.
Since coming to power in 1989 through a bloodless coup, analysts say that the government of President Omer Hassan al-Bashir has focused on mobilizing people domestically and externally by portraying the war as a foreign plot to strip the country of its Arab-Islamic identity.
Government media at the time reinforced an image of soldiers from Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and allied Popular Defense Forces (PDF) being backed by God and spoke of semi-miracles the fighters encountered during some of the battles.
The leading figure from al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya suggested that they were misguided in their backing of the war and blamed Bashir’s government for splitting up the country.
“The Sudanese regime focused its efforts on Islamizing the south and the Egyptian Islamists considered their participation in the war [was for the cause of] safeguarding Islam” Ibrahim said.
The Egyptian Al-Gama’a al-Islamiyya started originally as a group in the 1970’s that recruited heavily in universities and eventually became hugely influential among students. They grew more militant in nature and were accused of stoking violence in college campuses and later outside the academic institutions, particularly during the 1990s.
One of the group’s founders, Tarek al-Zumar, and his cousin Abboud, were convicted of involvement in the assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in 1981.
In 2003 the group officially renounced violence and the Egyptian government started releasing of its members from jail afterwards.
A court ruled last month that the Islamist group can form its own political party paving the way for its participation in the upcoming elections.
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omoni jr.
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
The people of south sudan were already aware about this long time ago. The fought many terrorists the across the middle east and North Africa.This is Not something new to us.
Lorolokin
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Nageh Ibrahim ,
You don’t need to regret because you send them to Heaven so they are in heaven. Now what is your problem ? Any sound minded Southern Sudanese knows very well that Egypt is fueling the war in South including the resently mass killing in Darfur just because they are blacks.
Kinkak
Matur Jonghok
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
It is a great achievement for South Sudan to beat the bad guys at thier own games. You Egyptians are not the only ones who had lost innocent lives in the names of Islamic war againt Junub,Iraqis too as more will repent but it is too little too late.Misguided or Mis-sheperded all ur business but non of South Sudan.
Logic
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
This is exactly why religion and state must be separated.
And yes, we’ll strip the country of its imposed Arab identity. However, we don’t deny there’s Arabic rooted culture here but to confirm that its an imposed ideology given the colonial history and that there’s a significant African culture suppressed to promote Arabic heritage.
monduloka
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
wow. egyptian seems to be educated in nature. but why are they simply dicieved by Bashir idiology “soldier send to fight in the south when died they are given a key to heaven”
and they moblise their children from universities to take that key.i dont blame u 4 u dont know what u r doing.
Ker.
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
sorry Nageh
when you were with evils God was with us.
your repentence is too little too late.
lay your bed then lie on it.not only you suporting Khartoum but all Arabs countries were also helping them but God liberated us.
shame on you!!!
Michael Angelo
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Those who engaged in a terrible business never win. We won our Independence in front of your eyes.
J P Puok
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
That is why some people say ‘IF GOD CLOSES THE DOOR WE OPEN THE WINDOWS’. they called it war on ‘infidels’ meaning southerners kumbe God was fighting Gamma al islamia thru Mubarak for us without we knowing when he outlawed them and kept their leaders behind bars!!! God knows all forms of devils deeds including the ones in Darfur, Kordufan and unity state and even inside ROSS government! God help u
Brother Billy
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Arab are always bandaged by their naked political ties and nevertheless,South Sudan has emerged despite you Egyptian having sided with your fellow arab is sudan,Is there any plan of you siding with them against rebel groups once again. It is too late to confess the deal you made,anyway give us to enjoy our oil in the South alone oooo!
Makuei
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
We were aware and we are still aware, we were fought by all Arab Countries. From Egypt to Iraq. There were more than five Countries which sent their armies and arms to Sudan to finish the South.
we know their intentions. Some of them (Arabs) have hanged and some are still waiting hang, either in Hu’ or Juba:)
Logic
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
SeekingTruth
Those guys would do what they usually do, defend the indefensible and claim its patriotism & loyalty to their country. Oh, and ofcourse, their religion, which is misused by the leaders they glorify.
It will take a generation to change such indoctrinated mind frames.
Gabriel KK
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Not Egyt alone, all arab countries took part in the last decades war in the name if jihad but thanks be to almighty God because we have defeated them.
Southerner
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Najeh,
Sour grapes, and the notion of “had we known then what we know now” is not enough. Undo your crimes and remedy your sins by standing up against Khartoum’s continuous heinous massacre of your Muslim brothers and sisters in Darfur, Nuba Mountains, and southern Blue Nile.
Bush
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Yes, they regretted because those who came didn’t go back again, they end up as fertilizers in our soils. Don’t make that mistake again because South Sudan is not a gate to jena. I hope you terrorists learned your lessons well accept those dump NCP who are yet to understand.
Abugua
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
We are aware of some Arab world sending their troops to fight South Sudan.These includes Bin Laden from 1992-1996. There were many Iraqis also killed in South Sudan that is why there is a place call ‘Jebel Iraq’ on Juba- Yei road.Without the support from these Arabs Bashir could have been removed long time.
Bush
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
@Gabriel KK
You are right, and most of them end up as fertilizers in our soils.
pabaak
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
They admitted now, too late, you already created big mess in Sudan just live with it like what the old proverb said” just cry” its was their foolish dream that they are fighting to spread the Islam to whole of Africa through South Sudan, which has been defeated with our independent of the South Sudan, and the struggle is not yet over until the remaining Sudan will root out this group from Sudan.
Madit
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
YES, YES, A Dog is a dog even if you give him/her a bed to sleep on, food to eat, water to drink, shoes to put on it can stil remain a dog.
Dengda
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
it good to confess and be honest about that evil act who waged propaganda jahid war against mainly christian and traditionalists south Sudanese. North Sudan will face repercussion of that division rule
akot
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
still the time is coming many people will regret including Omer Bashir himself, the death of 2 million is not something easy. Good Southerners will never forget we know that all the army in the North are not Sudanese that is why they didn’t defeate us, because we have right, the land is ours
pabaak
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Yeah Bush, I remembered few years ago, BBC interviewed one of SPLA field commander to ask about war in South Sudan, specially those days of popular Defense forces known as “Majudiin” He said Oh yeah they came to South looking to go to heaven so we send them. which another commander say they think if coming to fight in South Sudan will take them to the heaven we couldn’t wait.
Madit
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Arabs were just thinking that if they are getting water from South Sudan without paying anything then they will also own our rich soil and spread their dirty religion to Southerners.they were given handful of money by their confused Bashir in order to killed all Southerners they dogs didn’t even know that we were created by God and so God known what is right for each an ever creature in this world
harry
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Gabriel KK,
Your statement is not true! Not all Arab countries took part in the war against the South. Libya, Saudi Arabia, South Yemen, and many more have not participated. As matter of facts, These Arab & Muslims countries supported the SPLA/SPLM with logistics, weaponry, and ammunition to fight Khartoum’s different regimes. Be honest and tell the truth, for the truth is mitigating.
Harry
pabaak
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
this will tell these groups of South Sudan who still sideline with NIF regime in Khartoum to fight other Africans remaining in the North, George Athor, and other group need to leave NCP to die alone, even their devil admit and regret what they were doing against us, what will be yours position in the history, think twice and make a decision, our blood can not be shied again by sons of South Sudan.
Child Soldier
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Harry
Are you got to be kidding me, those countries you just mention here are those countries which funded what so-called the Islamic National Front (INF) under the Islamic Conference Oganisations (ICO), their vision was to Islamized African animist South-Sudanese. But, unfortunately such an artifical religion of Muhammed was failed, some of those extermist were fled to joined our Al-Qaeda!
harry
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Child Soldier
When did Libya, Saudi Arabia, and South Yemen supported any Khartoum’s regimes against Southerners or SPLA/SPLM? Do you know what is Libya, S A, or South Yemen! Your comment have no truth on it. It’s just like DKK comment. When, where, and what conference did IOC visioned that South Sudan must be Islamized under it umbrella? Don’t comment through hate please! Be opened minded.
Harr
BM Bol
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
It’s well known in South Sudan that Khartoum was backed by many Muslim-countries during the war with South. I agree with one gentleman from Nuba Mts who complained on Youtube that Egyptian forces deployed in the area are actually cooperating with SAF. He said that SAF has step up their bombardments targeting areas where civilians are hiding. He suspected Egyptians to be relying the message to SAF
Nyamlelthii
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
We pity you fucken Arabs with your fucken beats but your punishments are seriously waiting for you in the heaven.
Big 5
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
is that how islamists are? come on, I thought you were guided by “God” to annihilate the “infidel” people of South Sudan! How then do you, ” a man of God”, regret being guided by your God to do his will? The guys you gave the keys to the hotel rooms in heaven are now o.k with where they are, right? I should tell you that if your bushy beards mean wisdom then look at a he-goat and compare yourself.
Elijah B. Elkan
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Mr. Harry, You inclined to believe especially on slight evidence, make you an informed. It’s for you to prove there were no involve by these countries. Please give your readers facts, not hearsay. Do you remember the entire middle east in early 1970th rename Sudan the bread basket of the middle. Personally, I am not surprise by admission of the Egypt religion dude.
bior angeth
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Do not take early helping of Libya to SPLA as an evident that Libya did not fight against the South Sudan rebel. Libya fought against the SPLA by using its war planes. If you want to verify my claim, go to Akuaideng, you will find a wreckage of Libyan war plan from which Libyan Plot was captured. Libya was helping during Japer Nimery rule but changed it support from SPLA when Nimery lost power. What forced me to comment here I see many people truth out about Libya fighting against the South Sudan. And I asure you ladies and gentle men, nothing wrong should be done against whoever was fighting against South Sudan in the past. We archived our right. That is how the world is, somebody can be your enemy today and tomorrow be your friend.
Daniel Buolmawei
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Very true dear Pabaak
Daniel Buolmawei
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Arabs everywhere propagate and fooling most Africans that they are gainst Western Colonization while they themselves are colonizers who want to impose their Arab culture and idolic beliefs on others. This hypocrisy must end in Africa. I think we south Sudanese will be an obtacle to such malicious intents. There will never be an entry of Arab identity into Easy African as long as we live.
harry
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Elijah B. Elkan, seeking truth, and likes,
I would be happy if you guys present evidence to me. Otherwise your arguments are shallow and are based on hatred. What’s wrong with telling the truth? This nation is not going to go forward if truth can not be told. You’ll remain in backward thinking till the end of the day. Only truth can bring you out of your backwardness. Don’t hate please!
Harry
Yanga Wani
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Mr. Nageh Ibrahim, God bless you for your repent. I hope Bashier’s government repent to innocent people of Sudan as whole.
Thanks,
Yanga Wani
$ 10,000,000
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Hello friends, That islamist guy is right for admitting the fact about his organization’s involvement in South Sudan war. All the criminal prisoners of Egypt and Yemen were sent to South Sudan. All those who were sentenced to life imprisonment in Egypt,Yemen, iraq were sent fight in Jekou and Torit. Turabi signed a deal with all the islamist world to release all prisoners so that they fight insout
Abu sala
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
. Arthur Akuien Chol…$51millions in his Swish bank Account:
2. President Salva Kiir Mayardit $38 millions in Australian Bank Account
3. Vice President Riek Machar Teny $36 Swish bank account…and so the rest follow.
4. Minister of Roads and bridges: Gier Chuang Aluang $36 millions
5. Former minister of finance: Kuol Athian Mawien: $30
6. Northern Bahr El Gazaal Governor
Yanga Wani
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Please could you read the article three times before you airing out your grievances about people taking money…
Thanks,
Yanga Wani
australian
Egyptian Islamist group admits sending fighters to South Sudan during civil war years
Why a generation? Do you think the message of the Koran will magically change in one generation? What do you mean by “misusing” their religion? Those people were doing exactly as it says.