analysisThe deputy chairman of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), Abdel-Aziz Hilu, presented his resignation from the movement on March 7 citing differences between him and the executive leadership and lack of institutional measures to develop the SPLM-N movement. Further, a national liberation council, ostensibly designed to uphold the principles of the movement and oversee the regional councils, was never established. SPLM-N Chairman Malik Agar said the rebel movement would adhere to the unilateral cessation of hostilities declared earlier. Opinions are divided as to whether the SPLM-N deputy chairman's decision to resign will trigger further divisions within the rebel movement or introduce key institutional reforms. The head of the leading opposition party, the National Umma Party (NUP), Sadig al-Mahdi, said his party would help to any differences within the SPLM-N movement.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 01, 2017 09:22 UTC