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 [...]
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Position: National Movement for Reform and Development (NMRD) Field Commander
Alias: General Gibril Abdul Kareem Barey
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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, [...]
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Position: Sudanese Liberation Army (SLA) Commander
DOB: c 1976
Aliases: Adam Yacub Sharif, Adam Yacoub
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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 [...]
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Position: Paramount Chief of the Jalul Tribe in North Darfur
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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 [...]
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DOB: 24 June 1953
Position: Sudan Armed Forces Western Military Area Commander from November 2004 (approx.) – early 2006
Alternate spellings: Gaffer Mohmed Elhassan
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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, [...]
