‘Darfur needs development’

Cairo - International donors gathered in Cairo on Sunday with the aim of raising two billion dollars for the reconstruction of Darfur, Sudan’s western region devastated by a seven-year-war.

The one-day conference has been organised by the Organisation of the Islamic Conference, (OIC), which groups 57 members to form the world’s largest Islamic assembly, and is co-chaired by Egypt and Turkey.

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Mbeki’s panel flirting with failure in Sudan

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March 14, 2010 (KHARTOUM) — The former South African president and head of
the AU High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) Thabo Mbeki sent a letter to
leaders of Sudanese parties this week informing them of an indefinite
adjournment of a summit that was to bring them together to discuss a number
of thorny issues primarily related to the upcoming elections in April.

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Jem leaders have been angered by other rebels holding separate talks

Darfur rebel row jeopardises Sudan peace deal

A row between Darfur rebel groups has thrown into doubt a peace deal between the rebels and Sudan’s government.
One rebel group signed a preliminary deal last month, and a final agreement was due to be completed on 15 March.
But the BBC’s correspondent in Khartoum says talks have stalled as another rebel faction pursues separate talks.

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Stop the Humanitarian Blockade of Jebel Marra, Darfur

For the people of Jebel Marra, the self congratulatory backslapping and treaty signing in Doha seem to be a world away from the reality of their existence as they starve on the mountain slopes of Darfur. Forced from their villages as a result of a military campaign launched by the Government of Sudan, the idea of peace

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Susan Rice (UN)

Sudan dismisses US Rice’s remarks on arms embargo violation

March 6, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government discounted statements made by US ambassador to the UN Susan Rice saying that she is isolated in her positions within the UN Security Council (UNSC).

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AFRIKA/SUDAN - Friedens-Verhandlungen der sudanesischen Regierung mit den Rebellengruppen aus Darfur werden durch die jüngsten Unruhen nicht beeinträchtigt.

(Khartum/Fidesdienst) – „Nachrichten über neue Kämpfe in Darfur sind für mich keine Überraschung. Es war leider vorhersehbar, dass Gruppen, die von dem in Doha unterzeichneten Rahmenabkommen ausgeschlossen sind, auf diese Weise auf sich aufmerksam machen“, so Vittorio Scelzo

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Darfur conference recommendations

Recommendations

1. Ensure that human resource imbalances in selected priority programmatic areas  are addressed in an effective and comprehensive manner
2. Develop effective prioritization system with special focus on areas related to mother and child health; as a start priority areas identified in this meeting including

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Darfur rebels threaten to quit peace talks

* JEM rebels say talks with new group undermine deal

* JEM says peace talks now on hold

* New insurgent group says JEM does not speak for all

By Andrew Heavens

KHARTOUM, Mar 3 (Reuters) - Darfur’s strongest rebel group threatened on Wednesday to walk out of new peace talks with Sudan’s government if Khartoum pushed on with plans to sign agreements with other insurgents.

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JEM leader rejects separate talks on Darfur with other rebels

Khalil Ibrahim the leader of the rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rejected today the idea of separate talks between the government and another rebel group formed yesterday, threatening to withdraw from Doha.  
Khalil Ibrahim, JEM leader, walks after a framework agreement in Doha February 23, 2010. (Reuters) Sudanese officials announced yesterday following the signing of framework agreement between

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Regional Shift Helps Darfur, Amid Doubts
By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN
NAIROBI, Kenya — The preliminary peace treaty signed Tuesday night between the most powerful rebel movement in Darfur and the Sudanese government is the culmination of a shift in regional politics that could help bring Darfur’s sputtering conflict to an end, Sudan observers say.

But many are still skeptical.

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Darfur rebels freed after Sudan peace deal
 
The arrests followed the 2008 raid on Omdurman, near Khartoum
Sudan has freed 57 prisoners from a key Darfur rebel group, the Justice and Equality Movement (Jem), officials say.
President Omar al-Bashir announced the releases during a speech in Darfur’s capital El Fasher, and declared: “The war is over.”
The releases are part of a ceasefire deal signed on Tuesday by Mr Bashir and Jem leaders - formerly bitter enemies.

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February 23, 2010 (DOHA) — Amin Hassan Omer, the top government negotiator, and Ahmed Tugud, head of the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) delegation to the peace talks, signed today in Doha a peace framework for a final peace between Sudan and Darfur’s main rebel group. The signing ceremony was attended by

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Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir signed a cease-fire deal with the main Darfur rebel group Tuesday that is intended to lead to a broader peace deal, a Reuters witness at the signing ceremony said. Skip related content

Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, whose country sponsored talks leading to the deal, said

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Feb 23 (Reuters) - Darfur’s Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) rebels on Tuesday said they were attacked by government forces just two days after signing a ceasefire deal with Sudan’s government.

Sudan is to offer JEM government positions as part of a peace deal to be signed in Doha later on Tuesday.

Here are some facts on the rebel movement:

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DOHA (22 Feb.) – The government of Sudan and the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) have signed a framework agreement in Doha, observed by President Omar al Bashir, the US-envoy Scott Gration and UN-representatives. While the attendants were celebrating, the parties had not signed due to discussions about pending issues. President Bashir however called the framework agreement a start for the peace negotiations.

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The Sudan Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)

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Meeting of the Arab League in Darfur
A Statement, JEM

We have learnt in the media that the Arab League is intending to convene a meeting in Alfashir, Darfur on February 2010 to highlight its assistance in the current crisis in the region.
-    JEM welcomes all regional inputs in the search for peace and stability in Darfur provided that

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The Sudan Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)

www.sudanjem.com
info@sudanjem.com

Clearance of Jabal Moon Area of Government bandits
A Military Statement, JEM

Over the past weeks bandits belonging the government have used Jabal Moon, North Darfur, as a base for looting properties and terrorising innocent civilians is the area.

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Arrest and killing of the student Mohamed Moussa is an international crime and �one of organized crime committing by the NCP Government against the people of Darfur

With more sadness and resentment the Darfur Democratic Forum received the news of arrest and of killing of student Mohamed Moussa Abdullah Bhr Elldeen (25 years), University of Khartoum, class three, who died after being tortured by the Sudanese security service,

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ICC to reconsider al-Bashir genocide charge - Update

The Hague/Doha - International Criminal Court (ICC) judges were on Wednesday ordered to review their original decision to exclude charges of genocide against Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir for his alleged role in the conflict in Darfur. The ruling by the Appeals Chamber of the court followed an appeal

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The London International Conference
to Start the Process for a Health Development Plan for Dar Fur, Sudan
Organised by:
British Friends of Sudan (BFOS) in collaboration with Ahfad University for Women, Development Action Now (DAN) –Sudan and the London Middle East Institute at the School of Oriental & African Studies, University of London

http://www.Dar Furmedicalconference2010.yolasite.com
Dates:  (Monday-Wednesday) March 1-2 & 3rd, 2010
The venue:
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre
School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS)
Russell Square
London, WC1H 0XG

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(DOHA) — The Justice and Equality Movement expressed readiness to hold parallel consultations with the other rebel groups in order to establish one movement before engaging in peace talks with the Sudanese government to end the armed conflict in Darfur
JEM rebels reject the participation of the rebel coalitions formed in Tripoli and Addis Ababa in the Doha-

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January 27, 2010: The national government and the Government of South Sudan (GOSS) continue to jockey for every advantage in the national referendum scheduled for January 2011. Yes, it is only a year away, but an increasing number of Sudanese are pessimistic about the vote and the troubles they believe it will certainly incite. Many are beginning to fear that January 2011 will mark the beginning of a new north-south

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KHARTOUM/DOHA (26 Jan) – The SLM-faction of Abdel Wahid seems to have retracted its statement from yesterday for Radio Dabanga that it is willing to negotiate peace in Doha if the joint UN and African Union peace negotiator Djibril Bassolé includes the right for self-determination for Darfur on the agenda. Abdel

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January 24, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The two largest Northern opposition parties formally announced their nominations for the presidential elections to run against President Omer Hassan Al-Bashir in April and a handful of other rival candidates from smaller parties.
The Umma National Party has announced today that it is in the process of filing the nomination form for

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January 25, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese president Omer Hassan Al-Bashir joined the ranks of former US president George Bush to become a victim of a shoe thrown at him as he was delivering a speech in Khartoum on Monday.

According to eyewitnesses, shortly after 10 am (Sudan local time) a man by the name of Adel Mohamed

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KHARTOUM (AFP) – Human Rights Watch on Sunday accused the Sudanese authorities of carrying alleged abuses ahead of a general election due in April and called on them to ensure “free and credible” polls.

“Violations of civil and political rights by Sudanese security forces throughout the country are seriously

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Direct peace talks between the Sudanese government and Darfur rebel groups did not resume on Sunday as expected, with the two sides holding separate consultations with mediators instead. Skip related content
“Sunday will be devoted to consultations” with Qatari mediators and the chief negotiator for the United Nations and African Union, Djibril Bassole, said Ahmed Hussein Adam, spokesman for the Justice and

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January 23, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – The Sudanese government informed Cairo that any opportunities for Egyptian oil company to invest in the country is contingent upon securing a gas deal, according to a newspaper report
This month the Egyptian petroleum minister Sameh Fahmy told the Al-Youm Al-Sabe’ online news portal

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January 20, 2010 (PARIS) – The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) today slammed the death sentences handed down by a Sudanese court yesterday against two of its fighters for taking part in an attack on the capital in May 2008.

So far 105 JEM members have been ordered hanged for their role in the raid amid criticism by local lawyers

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