Govt. 307 Comparative Politics
Who Wants What in Darfur?
Kyli Kehler
SLM Free Will I
I.
Background
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Leader: Adam Saleh Abakar
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Composed largely of ethnic Birgid members of the SLM in South Darfur
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Alienated by the abusive behavior of Minni Minawi\u2019s faction
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October 2006- Fighting with Minawi took thousands of lives
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Has signed a political and military protocol with the JEM Peace Wing and
supports the DPA
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Sibling Organizations
1. SLM Unity
2. SLM/Free Will II
3. JEM Wings for Peace-WfP
4. SLM/Abu Gassim Imam Faction
II.
Party Role
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Signatories to DPA 2006 in order to stop the suffering of our people
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Open dialogue since military means will not solve the problem
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Non-signatories to the DPA should come with one voice, a
clear vision regarding basic issues such as compensation, resettlement and
development
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Be a part of the talks.
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