KHARTOUM, Jan 20 (Reuters) – Sudan has appointed Musa Hilal, a man Washington accuses of coordinating Darfur’s marauding militias, to a central government position, a move condemned by international human rights campaigners.
Minister of Federal Affairs Abdel Basit Sabderat confirmed Hilal had been picked as his new adviser. The presidency had earlier denied the appointment.
“Yes [...]
BASICS
Position: National Movement for Reform and Development (NMRD) Field Commander
Alias: General Gibril Abdul Kareem Barey
UN TRAVEL BAN AND ASSETS FREEZE
Background
At its 5423rd meeting on 25 April 2006, the Security Council adopted resolution 1672 (2006) in connection with the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan”, whereby, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, [...]
BASICS
Position: Sudanese Liberation Army (SLA) Commander
DOB: c 1976
Aliases: Adam Yacub Sharif, Adam Yacoub
UN TRAVEL BAN AND ASSETS FREEZE
Background
At its 5423rd meeting on 25 April 2006, the Security Council adopted resolution 1672 (2006) in connection with the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan”, whereby, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, it decided [...]
BASICS
Position: Paramount Chief of the Jalul Tribe in North Darfur
UN TRAVEL BAN AND ASSETS FREEZE
Background
At its 5423rd meeting on 25 April 2006, the Security Council adopted resolution 1672 (2006) in connection with the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan”, whereby, acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, it decided that all States [...]
BASICS
DOB: 24 June 1953
Position: Sudan Armed Forces Western Military Area Commander from November 2004 (approx.) – early 2006
Alternate spellings: Gaffer Mohmed Elhassan
UN TRAVEL BAN AND ASSETS FREEZE
Background
At its 5423rd meeting on 25 April 2006, the Security Council adopted resolution 1672 (2006) in connection with the item entitled “Reports of the Secretary-General on the Sudan”, whereby, [...]
UN ARMS EMBARGO
Background
The Security Council first imposed an arms embargo on all non-governmental entities and individuals, including the Janjaweed, operating the states of North Darfur, South Darfur, and West Darfur on 30 July 2004 with the adoption of resolution 1556. The sanctions regime was modified and strengthened with the adoption of resolution 1591 (2005) [...]
UN ARMS EMBARGO
Background
The Security Council first imposed an arms embargo on all non-governmental entities and individuals, including the Janjaweed, operating the states of North Darfur, South Darfur, and West Darfur on 30 July 2004 with the adoption of resolution 1556. The sanctions regime was modified and strengthened with the adoption of resolution 1591 (2005) [...]
