Nuba Mountains — The National Leadership Council of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), headed by Malik Agar, has cancelled a decision by the Nuba Mountains Liberation Council (NMLC), the movement's highest political authority in South Kordofan. He accused Yasir Arman, SPLM-N Secretary-General and chief negotiator, of disregarding the issue of self-determination for the Nuba Mountains in the peace talks with Khartoum. The Leadership Council also agreed not to accept the resignation of El Hilu and resolved to form a committee to meet with him. Negotiations, ceasefireIn the statement, the SPLM-N leadership further stress their adherence to the movement's political convictions and negotiation positions as declared before. Sudan Appeal, DarfurAccording to the statement, a delegation will be formed, headed by the SPLM-N's chairman, for the consultations of the AUHIP with the heads of the Sudan Appeal parties in Addis Ababa.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 04, 2017 07:30 UTC