Darfur Arabs Create A Rebel Group, Repulse Army Attack

Posted on December 9, 2006
Filed Under Sudan, Darfur, Bashir, WTFish?, UN |

Now this is what I call an interesting article.

Dec 6, 2006 (NYALA, South Darfur) — A new rebel group in Sudan’s troubled Darfur region said they repulsed an attack by the army against their position. The rebels identified themselves as belonging to Darfur Arab tribes and struggling against the marginalization of the region.

Okay so this latest news proves what I’ve been trying to get across for a long time now. This conflict is mainly about the Darfurian people whether “Arab” or “African” fighting collectively against the injustice of the Khartoum government and the marginalization of Darfur. I’m getting tired of the whole “Arab”/”African” thingy because it overshadows the complexity and reality of the situation.

The rebel group said they took up arms against Khartoum to fight marginalization of Darfur region. “Darfur Arab groups believe that Darfur people are fighting for a just cause. The TPF likely supports the struggle of all marginalized Sudanese people against Khartoum’s injustice.”

“Those who are now fighting with the government in Darfur are a minority of mercenaries and hired individuals. They do not represent Darfur Arabs and do not embody their heritage, courage and sacrifice for peace and justice.”

The TPF also appealed the Darfur rebel groups which are opposed to the Darfur Peace Agreement – SLM and NRF – to work jointly against the government.

We are “ready to fight with them, shoulder to shoulder, until all demands of Darfur and other marginalized parts of the Sudan are fully realized.”

This is defintely getting worse and uglier by the day. More rebels groups to come I guess. Yaaay to the UN and super yaaaay to al-Bashir!

Comments

3 Responses to “Darfur Arabs Create A Rebel Group, Repulse Army Attack”

  1. Roman Kalik on December 9th, 2006 10:43 pm

    Heck, while the mere existance of these guys means there’s going to be even more bloodshed, I’ll support ‘em as long as they leave civilians in peace. If they end up (and I know this is very unlikely) *protecting* the civilian population then my grim opinion of humanity might just improve a little.

    Still, at least their existance proves that Bashir isn’t exactly Mister Popular.

  2. Not Your Mama on December 10th, 2006 9:01 pm

    “I’m getting tired of the whole “Arab”/”African” thingy because it overshadows the complexity and reality of the situation.”

    I believe you. I think it’s overused here in the US for the simple reason that calling something “genocide” stirs the American people whereas fighting for political or civil liberties, better living conditions, etc. would be met with “so what, that’s normal over there”.

    We’re still carrying enough national guilt over our slow response to the Holocaust that the term “genocide” gets a reaction.

  3. The Raccoon on December 10th, 2006 10:20 pm

    NYM - well, use what you can.

    And I am all with RK… in the highly unlikely case that these guys will actually help the civilians rather than hurting them, I’m all for the TFP.

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