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Recommendations in the November 2003 reportof the ‘Political Committee’ 19 11 1. The ‘idea’ 20 should be carried on with strength to achieve the results. 2. To put an end to intertribal conflicts among the Arabs and to achieve unity 3. Take the ‘idea’ in the context of religion, Sharia and the general Islamic principals 4. To change the name of Darfur with another ‘suitable’ one 5. Importance and necessity for the extended presence in the Republic of Chad 6. Opening up of transhumance corridors and resting places 7. Strengthening of the good relations with the central Government 8. Reparation of interclanal defense plan 9. To bring together all Arab leaders to adopt and implement the ‘idea’ 10. Urge Nazir Madibbo (of Rizeigat ad Dein) and the leaders of his region to reconsider their stance and regard the matter as being very serious 11. To take steps to announce without reservations, the ‘unity’ of Arabs to public since the ‘idea’ is a noble one 12. All information regarding internal plans should be handled in strict secrecy, and careful study to ensure safety of actions 13. To switch from defensive position to an offensive, by arguments and initiatives to refute Gossip, lies and rumours 14. Removal of the Popular Police Force from the State as it gets involved in a number of violations 15. Complete take-over of power in South Darfur State by taking advantage of our mechanical majority 16. Review with Khartoum the issue of the national service 17. Encourage recruitment of clan members in the armed forces, the police and security 18. Protection of all Arab politicians, especially the members of the coordination commission and obedience of their orders without reservation 19. Organise the Janjaweed to perform benevolent activities and protection 20. Review the issue of immigration to Niyala At the end of each of the four meetings: a. A coordinator for the local Council was appointed b. Secretary of the National Congress was ordered to collect signatures 19 Source: Darfur Centre for Human Rights and Development, November 2004. 20 It is thought that the ‘idea’ referred to in this document is a plan to create a ‘Great Western State’ (Source: Darfur Centre for Human Rights and Development). Section 2: Darfur and the Ideology of Sudan c. The commissioner of the local council was to assist the secretary of the congress in collecting the signatories and to provide transport for the members of the consultative commission to Niyala as and when they demanded. 2.5.4 Comment on recommendations of the Political Committee By referring to the unity of Arabs rather than that of the Sudanese, this document giv es evidence of an exclusionary ideology. Like the 1987 letter, this document alsocalls for the re-naming of Darfur. The command in point 19 concerns organizing the Janjaweed. This indicates a direct link between the Janjaweed and the Arab Gathering. Point 20b demonstrates a working relationship between the National Congress and the Arab Gathering. 2.5.5 The relationship between the Arab Congress and theNational Congress Party There are strong similarities between Arab Congress statements and the Arabization policies of theNIF. In an undated, anonymous, confidential report entitled ‘The Islamic Movement and the Fur Tribe’ w hich was widely circulated both inside and outside Darfur, the policies of the NIF on the Fur tribe were laid out. It first noted the contribution of the Fur to the spread of Islam in the region but then highlighted the negligible contribution the Fur have made to the current Islamic Movement. The report stated that in response to the passive stance of the Fur towards the Islamic Revolution, the Islamic Movement would, “never rest assured until the Fur Tribe is completely controlled or eradicated, so that the western front [Darfur] is rendered safe” . This follows the line of a 1988 Arab Gathering circular, which states intent to make Arabs the dominant group in Darfur and is a plan to undermine the fabric of African societies in Darfur (see Appendix J). It has not been ascertained who wrote the report on the Islamic Movement and the Fur Tribe. Whether it was an indiv idual close to the NIF leadership or not, it gives an insight into the relationship between the Fur tribe and the NIF/National Congress. This document giv es clear indication that the Fur hav e been regarded as an obstruction to the NIF/National Congress’ radical Islamist agenda and have therefore been likely v ictims of exclusionary ideology on the part of the Government. The Africans of Darfur and in this case, the Fur in particular,
ev idently faced exclusionary ideology from the national and the regional level. It has been suggested that the Arab Gathering and the NIF will ultimately come into conflict. 21 This is supported by a document believed to hav e been written by the Arab Gathering but w hich Aegis has as yet been unable to authenticate (See Appendix M). The ideology of the Arab Gathering is not subscribed to by all members of the National Congress Party and there is considerable disquiet among members of the current Gov ernment (and within the military) over the Gov ernment’s Darfur policy. 22 Following the Political Committee’s visits to South Darfur, 111 South Darfur NCP members addressed a memorandum to the Chairman and Secretary of the NCP ex pressing concern at an unnamed ‘racist organisation’ which risked undermining NCP cohesion and credibility. 23 As of March 2004, those who issued this w arning had received no reply from theNationalCongress. The agenda in Darfur is being directed by a powerful clique in the security establishment, some of whom have also been responsible for past massiv e violations of human rights in Sudan. 24 Based on their past record, it seems most likely that it is here where the Arab Gathering ideology holds most sway. 21 Aegis interview with former Darfurian politician (wishing to remain anonymous), September 2004. 22 Justice Africa (2004). Prospects for Peace in Sudan, B riefing June - July 2004, http://www.justiceafrica.org/June_July04.htm [Accessed 23 October 2004]. 23 International Crisis Group (2004). Darfur Rising: Sudan’s New Crisis, (Africa Report No 76). p. 11. 24 Justice Africa (2004). Prospects for Peace in Sudan, B riefing June - July 2004, http://www.justiceafrica.org/June_July04.htm [Accessed 23 October 2004]. Summary Section 2: Darfur and the Ideology of Sudan Darfur is suffering the outcomes of ethnic and tribal conflict, pow er struggles and competition for land in the south. In recent decades, how ev er, an exclusionary ideology has driven policies of the current and prev ious Gov ernment of Sudan that hav e led to jihad and outcomes that can be regarded as genocide. The crisis in Darfur is happening in that contex t and is also driv en by the supremacist / racist ideas of the Arab Congress, ideas congruent with those of central Gov ernment. Recommendation Exclusionary ideology must be taken into account in the risk assessment of a crisis, as described by Barbara Harff. It is an important distinction betw een the objectiv es of the Janjaw eed/Gov ernment of Sudan and the Sudan Liberation Army / Justice and Equality Mov ement. When an ex clusionary ideology ex ists and civ ilians are being systematically targeted during a conflict, the situation should be described as genocidal regardless of whether a consensus is reached about w hether it is genocide or not. This should lead to the prioritisation of security for the targeted group, in tandem with humanitarian aid and any efforts to achieve a political settlement. 12
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Page 37 and 38: SECTION 5 Ending Impunity 80 Justic
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Appendix I: List of Janjaweed Camps
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RAZALLAH JAWAZAT Location: east of
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Appendix K: Orders Issued by the Ar
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Appendix L movement that started in
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Appendix L Would the secular, secta
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Appendix M 7. Stress importance of
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Appendix O: Recommendations followi
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