Liberation and Justice Movement

Liberation and Justice Movement
LeadersTijani Sese
Dates of operationFebruary 2010 – present
Active regionsDarfur
Battles and warsDarfur conflict

The Liberation and Justice Movement is a rebel group in the Darfur conflict in Sudan, led by Dr Tijani Sese. The Liberation and Justice Movement is an alliance of ten smaller Darfuri rebel organisations which formed a new grouping on 23 February 2010.[1][2] On 20 March 2010, the Liberation and Justice Movement signed a cease-fire agreement with the Sudanese Government and agreed to talks that could lead to a final peace agreement.[3] The Liberation and Justice Movement participated in the Doha peace negotiations held in December 2010 and in January 2011, its leader stated that the movement had accepted the core proposals of the Darfur peace document proposed by the joint-mediators.[4] On 29 January 2011, the leaders of the Liberation and Justice Movement and of the rival Justice and Equality Movement issued a joint statement stating their commitment to the Doha negotiations and agreed to attend the Doha forum in February 2011.[5] The Liberation and Justice Movement signed a new Darfur Peace Agreement with the Sudanese Government in July 2011; however, various factions of the group have merged with the Justice and Equality Movement.[6]

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  3. ^ "Sudan signs deal with liberation and justice movement (LJM) second armed group in Darfur . | Alshahid Network". Archived from the original on 2011-08-15. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
  4. ^ "Mediators propose Darfur Authority, announce major diplomatic effort | Radio Dabanga". 195.190.28.213. Archived from the original on 2011-01-13. Retrieved 2012-12-22.
  5. ^ "End human rights imperialism now – Sudanjem.com | حركة العدل والمساواة السودانية".
  6. ^ "Darfur peace agreement to be signed on 14 July – Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan". Sudan Tribune. Retrieved 2012-12-22.