National Movement for Reform and Development
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The National Movement for Reform and Development (NMRD) is a Sudan
ese rebel
group based in the region of Darfur
that was formed when it broke away from the Justice and Equality Movement
in 2004 because it felt JEM focused to much on the political, rather than the social and economic needs of the Fur people
. JEM merged with the Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of West Sudan
on January 20, 2006.
The political leader of NMRD is Khalil Abdallah.
On July 20, 2005, NMRD and Sudanese government representatives led by Sharif Omar Badur met in Al Fasher, northern Darfur, and discussed ways of furthering cooperation in a United Nations
and African Union
monitored meeting. On July 23, 2005, NMRD signed a ceasefire agreement with the Sudanese government, agreeing to a mutual exchange of prisoners of war and allowing aid groups to deliver relief to local citizens. http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/0FC31C51-0C84-41FA-8FFA-69B113DECA22.htm
The NMRD operates along the Chad-Sudan border.
Abdallah accuses the United Front for Democratic Change
Chad
ian rebel
alliance of fighting alongside the Sudanese army.
"We don't understand why they are doing this. We have no problem with Mahamat Nour."
Nour denied UFDC involvement in the battle, "Our forces were nearby but they did not participate in the attack." http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L28288717.htm
Sudan
Sudan , officially the Republic of the Sudan , is a country in North Africa, sometimes considered part of the Middle East politically. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the...
ese rebel
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising or insurrection, is a refusal of obedience or order. It may, therefore, be seen as encompassing a range of behaviors aimed at destroying or replacing an established authority such as a government or a head of state...
group based in the region of Darfur
Darfur
Darfur is a region in western Sudan. An independent sultanate for several hundred years, it was incorporated into Sudan by Anglo-Egyptian forces in 1916. The region is divided into three federal states: West Darfur, South Darfur, and North Darfur...
that was formed when it broke away from the Justice and Equality Movement
Justice and Equality Movement
The Justice and Equality Movement is a rebel group involved in the Darfur conflict of Sudan, led by Khalil Ibrahim. Along with other rebel groups, such as the Sudan Liberation Movement , they are fighting against the Sudanese Government, including the government's proxy militia, the Janjaweed...
in 2004 because it felt JEM focused to much on the political, rather than the social and economic needs of the Fur people
Fur people
The Fur are an ethnic group from western Sudan, principally inhabiting the region of Darfur where they are the largest tribe....
. JEM merged with the Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of West Sudan
Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of West Sudan
The Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of West Sudan was formed on January 20, 2006, when the Justice and Equality Movement and the Sudan Liberation Movement merged to form a single rebel alliance in the Sudanese region of Darfur....
on January 20, 2006.
The political leader of NMRD is Khalil Abdallah.
On July 20, 2005, NMRD and Sudanese government representatives led by Sharif Omar Badur met in Al Fasher, northern Darfur, and discussed ways of furthering cooperation in a United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
and African Union
African Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
monitored meeting. On July 23, 2005, NMRD signed a ceasefire agreement with the Sudanese government, agreeing to a mutual exchange of prisoners of war and allowing aid groups to deliver relief to local citizens. http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/0FC31C51-0C84-41FA-8FFA-69B113DECA22.htm
Battle of Arm Yakui
On January 28, 2006, NMRD attacked a Sudanese military base in Arm Yakui in western Darfur, killing 78 soldiers, and taking 17 prisoner http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=96705. The Sudan People's Armed Forces killed two, and injured five, rebels, saying the attack "came suddenly from inside Chadian territory, and we returned fire with the same force using artillery."The NMRD operates along the Chad-Sudan border.
Abdallah accuses the United Front for Democratic Change
United Front for Democratic Change
The United Front for Democratic Change or Front uni pour le changement is a Chadian rebel alliance, made up of eight individual rebel groups, all with the goals of overthrowing the government of current Chadian President. It is now part of the Union of Forces for Democracy and Development. UFDC...
Chad
Chad
Chad , officially known as the Republic of Chad, is a landlocked country in Central Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the north, Sudan to the east, the Central African Republic to the south, Cameroon and Nigeria to the southwest, and Niger to the west...
ian rebel
Rebellion
Rebellion, uprising or insurrection, is a refusal of obedience or order. It may, therefore, be seen as encompassing a range of behaviors aimed at destroying or replacing an established authority such as a government or a head of state...
alliance of fighting alongside the Sudanese army.
"We don't understand why they are doing this. We have no problem with Mahamat Nour."
Nour denied UFDC involvement in the battle, "Our forces were nearby but they did not participate in the attack." http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L28288717.htm