Darfur rebels welcome South Sudan independence, hope Khartoum
understands the lesson
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July 10, 2011 (JUBA) — The rebel Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)
welcomed the independence of South Sudan warning that Khartoum
government should understand the lesson and work for peace in the
country to avoid the repletion of such scenario.
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from the left Tahir El-Faki, Ahmed Hussein Adam, Pagan Amum and
Mansour Arbab (ST)
A high level delegation from Darfur movement attended the celebration
of South Sudan independence in Juba on 9 July. JEM officials met with
the SPLM leadership members in Juba and handed over a written message
from their leader Khalil Ibrahim congratulating the Republic of South
Sudan on its independence.
"JEM is keen to share with our brothers in South Sudan their joy and
celebration of their new state. The 9th of July was a historical day
even if a Sudanese I felt sad for the dismemberment of our country,"
said Ahmed in statements to Sudan Tribune in Juba.
"However we share common value and the south still bears the name of
Sudan," he further said.
Ahmed said Khartoum government bears the responsibility of failing to
make Sudan’s unity attractive and emphasizing that "They have to be
aware of the lesson to avoid a repeat of the separation of another
part of the Sudan".
JEM foreign relations official also praised South Sudan President for
his pledge to work for peace and stability in Darfur, Blue Nile and
South Kordofan. He stressed that JEM will cooperate with the South
Sudan ruling party to achieve peace in the region.
President Salva Kiir said at the independence ceremony yesterday he
will work with his Sudanese counterpart to end the ongoing conflict in
Darfur and South Kordofan. "I pledge to you today that we will find a
just peace for all," he said after mentioning Abyei and Blue Nile in
his speech also.
Talks for peace in Darfur between the Sudanese government and JEM are
stalled in Doha but another rebel group Liberation and Justice
Movement will ink a peace deal with Khartoum on 14 July.
The rebel delegation comprised Tahir El-Faki, speaker for JEM
Legislative Assembly, Ahmed Hussein dam, JEM Secretary for
international relations, Mansour Arbab JEM secretary for presidential
affairs and Bukhari Adam, Secretary for Student affairs.
Khartoum and Juba trade accusations on support to rebel groups in
South Sudan and Darfur. The future relations between two countries
will depend on the management of internal crisis and cooperation
between the two capitals to end it, observers agree.
Salva Kiir offered amnesty to South Sudan rebel groups opening the
door for reconciliation and a negotiated settlement for their demands.
(ST)
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