TIA: This is Africa

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History Lesson:


This is what I have learned from Galib & through my own research on the internet.

There is the SPLA & the SPLM. (Collectively known as the SPLA/M)

SPLA: Sudanese People Liberation Army. Previously referred to as "Rebels" & sometimes still are, but now they are the "armed" section of the SPLM. SPLA formed as a result of lack of infrastructure and resources and they fought for the betterment of the Sudanese people living in the south.

SPLM: Sudanese People Liberation Movement, grew from the SPLA and is now a legitimate political movement in opposition of the Government.

Then there is the Sudanese Government.

Agreement:
A Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in Nairobi, Kenya on January 9, 2005, between the government of Sudan and the SPLM.

What's going on:
Power struggle between the SPLM (incl. SPLA) & the Sudanese Government.

The UN is there to facilitate between the two groups.

TIA

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Photos

Sudanese Coat of Arms
Borrowed from www.vector-images.com

SPLA
In order to show you what the SPLA look like, this photo is borrowed from www.interet-general.info/article.php3?id_article=2076

Landmine clearance
This photo is borrowed from www.mod.uk to demonstrate landmine clearance completed by the SPLA

Comments

[Scott McBride]

Fascinating
Hi Cin and Galib, That's pretty cool. The picture of the general in his sunglasses reminds me of the movie Blood Diamond. I had no idea about the structure or the power struggle that was going on between them. As Spock would say " Fascinating" Thanks for the info cousin. Scott

[Ante GALIC]

A Fellow Canadian Going to Ed-Damazin
Dear Cin and Galib, My name is Ante GALIC. I am a Canadian orignally from Toronto. I've just received my appointment to Ed-Damazin from the UN High Commssioner for Refugees. I'm not sure on my arrival - most likely sometime in July 07. I would really like to hook up with Galib. My wife and our two children will remain behind in Croatia where I'm currently located. I finished a posting in Zambia that completed at the end of 06. Any info you guys have on Ed-Damazin would be really appreciated. Never forget, these are the best of times and it's a brave new world. Best regards, Ante GALIC [e-mail]

[Cin and Galib]

A Fellow Canadian Going to Ed-Damazin
Dear Cin and Galib, My name is Ante GALIC. I am a Canadian orignally from Toronto. I've just received my appointment to Ed-Damazin from the UN High Commssioner for Refugees. I'm not sure on my arrival - most likely sometime in July 07. I would really like to hook up with Galib. My wife and our two children will remain behind in Croatia where I'm currently located. I finished a posting in Zambia that completed at the end of 06. Any info you guys have on Ed-Damazin would be really appreciated. Never forget, these are the best of times and it's a brave new world. Best regards, Ante GALIC

[Achiek]

More Inform
Excellent research. I love it. If interesting for more information, go to SPLM/A structure at www.goss.org which is the administrative organ. Also, the lost boys found in U.S are SPLM/A's roots. Check them at www.lostboysreunited.org for images. I love your Blog.