Union of Forces for Democracy and Development

Union of Forces for Democracy and Development
Union des forces pour la démocratie et le développement
LeadersMahamat Nouri
Acheikh ibn Oumar
Foundation22 October 2006
Group(s)CDR (until May 2007)
FUC
RAFAD
RND
RPJ
UFPD
HeadquartersDarfur
IdeologyTubu interests
Baggara Arabs interests (until May 2007)
Anti-Déby
Allies Sudan
 Saudi Arabia (alleged)[1]
OpponentsChad Idriss Déby's regime
Battles and warsChadian Civil War

The Union of Forces for Democracy and Development is the largest group of Chadian rebel forces opposed to former President Idriss Déby. It was formed in October 2006 under the leadership of Mahamat Nouri.

The group consists of:

  1. ^ "Chad: A New Conflict Frame Work". Crisis Group Africa Report. 144: 42. 24 September 2008.