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This overview explores significant figures in Sudan's political history, including General Gordon, Lord Kitchener, and Sadiq el-Mahdi, a notable deposed politician and leader of the Umma Party. It examines the rise of Omar al-Bashir through a coup in 1989, his controversial leadership, and interactions with figures like Hassan al-Turabi and Osama bin Laden. The dynamics of the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) and the pivotal events surrounding the Darfur conflict, especially Minni Minnawi's role in the Abuja peace deal, are also discussed.
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Sadiq el Mahdi (deposed politician) • Descendent of the Mahdi • Leader of the Umma Party • Umma party is the party of the Ansar sect • Bashir deposed July-89 • Started militia use
Hassan al TurabiBashir’s mentorBashir OustedFriend of Osama bin Laden
President Al-Bashir • Ascendedby a Coup 1989 • Won a sham election 2000
Osman Taha • NIF stalwart • Helped Bashir dump Turabi • Made concessions to SPLA Taha Garang
Comprehensive Peace Agreement • Garang Al-Bashir
Salva Kiir • Head of the SPLA • Founding member • Sudan’s first vice president • Assumed Leadership after Garang’s death July 2005
Minni Minnawi • SLA Leader • SLA (Minawi) • SLA (Minawi) is the only Darfur rebel leader to sign the Abuja peace deal with GoS