Joint Statement of Darfur Leaders Abstaining from Signing on Abuja
Jun 9, 2006, 08:03
Aware of the failed inter-Sudanese peace talks in Abuja;
Conscious of the need to assess the afore mentioned process and
lessons drawn from it; Confirming urgency of joining political, diplomatic, military and
media activities;Determined to successfully mange the resulting challenges;
Mindful of the international drive underlined by the UN Security
Council meetings with the Government of Sudan(GOS) and the African
Unions (AU);
Leaders of political and military organizations abstaining from
signing the Abuja document met in Asmara on June 7.2006; and noted
that:-
The international community, that extends generous humanitarian
assistance to war victims, has in its search for a quick fix to the
crisis turned to intimidation, threats as well as divide and conquer
techniques. Such approaches can never bring about lasting peace in
Darfur or the Sudan. Accordingly, we remain skeptical of the ongoing
international efforts to rescue the failed accord. Engage GOS and AU.
Therefore we urge the international community to reconsider its flawed
consultations before embarking on another risky undertaking which may
have dire consequences.
We salute the steadfastness. Consciousness and unity of Darfur
communities in their refugee and displaced camps, their various youth,
women and student organizations as well as those elsewhere in Sudan or
exile. We are inspired by their unqualified rejection of half-baked
measures and will depend on their continued support.
We reassure all Sudanese that the crisis in indivisible and that Abuja
merely reproduces old divisive and partial solutions that cannot bring
peace to Darfur or Sudan, and is therefore insupportable. This
realization is reinforced by the unceasing protest marches of refugees
and displaced masses, women, student bodies in the streets of the
capital and other cities of Sudan as well as those in Diaspora.
Consequently we call upon the entire Sudanese nation now, more than
any time in the past, to show their solidarity with Darfurians in
their struggle for their natural and God-given rights. Restoring civil
liberties constitutes a victory for the unity, stability and peace for
the entire Sudanese nation.
GOS is fully aware that what has taken place in Abuja is rejected by
all armed (and yet unarmed) political forces along with the broad
masses of Darfur in their refugee and displaced camps, their civil
society organizations across Sudan and exile. The government is
conscious of the fact that its gains in Abuja are narrowly
circumscribed and partisan. Therefore that achievement remains
transient and by no means represents a strategic victory for the
country or its interest. On the contrary the Abuja document is a
national threat to the peace and stability on all Sudanese. By virtue
of its monopoly over political power, GOS, before the international
community or any other actors, is responsible for the present
situation, and for that reason it should reconsider its position or
risk missing this opportunity.
We are aware of the untold pressures exerted on the sole signatory to
Abuja who must row deal with the rage of Darfurians , fighters in the
field, refugees, displaced, women and youth throughout Sudan and
abroad. He is required to reconcile with his limitations and real
standing within Darfur and not allow himself to become an instrument
for death destruction.
Finally. We appeal to all States. International and Regional
Organisations concerned with peace in the Sudan to take note of our
stated position and redouble their efforts before this opportunity is
lost.
Glory to our Martyrs in the field and civilian communities.
Victory to a just, secure, democratic and united Sudan.
Leaders of Darfur political and military organizations:-
Ahmed Ibrahim Khalil
Ibrahim Mohamed
Abdelwahid Mohamed Nourï
Khamis Abdalla Abaker
Sharief Harir
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