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SLM-Minawi spokesperson denies being dismissed

July 3, 2006 (PARIS) — In a new development the spokesperson of the Sudan Liberation Movement Minawi faction denied being dismissed from his functions saying he will exercise his function till the extraordinary conference.

The secretary general of the SLM-Minawi, Mustfa Tairab Sunday had issued a decision dismissing al-haj form his position as spokesperson. He told the Sudanese al-Ayam that they need Esam to play another role in Abuja deal implementation.

But Esam, who is opposed to the peace deal, insists in a press statement saying decisions taken by responsible backing Abuja agreement are not binding.

Al-Haj further said the extraordinary conference will arbitrate all the illegal decisions taken since the signing of the Darfur Peace Agreement.

Since the signing of the peace deal by Minni Minawi on 5 May, every day it becomes clear that the movement is divided in two groups. Local commanders have changed sides, many have joined Khamis Abakr, one of the founding leaders of the National Redemption Front (NRF).

Al-Haj had announced, in a press statement, the suspension of the DPA implementation.

(ST)

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