Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental explained

Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental
Native Name:Union des Forces pour la Démocratie et le Développement – Fondamentale
Founders:Abdelwahid Aboud Mackaye
Acheikh ibn Oumar
Amine Ben Barka
Foundation:May 2007
Split From:UFDD
Clans:FIDEL
CDR
CPR
Ideology:Baggara Arabs interests
Anti-Déby
Opponents: Chad

The Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental (UFDD–F) is one of the rebel groups fighting in the war in Chad.[1] It is led by Abdelwahid Aboud Mackaye.[2] The UFDD-F is essentially an Arab organization, which was formed as a dissident split from the UFDD following tensions and conflicts of interest between Arab militants and Tubu militants who dominated the organization.[3]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.en.baybak.com/chad-signs-peace-deal-with-main-rebel-groups.azr Chad signs peace deal with main rebel groups
  2. http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=75007 IRIN Africa | West Africa | Chad | CHAD: Peace deal signed to end rebellion | Governance Conflict Refugees/IDPs | News Item
  3. 2008-09-24 . Chad: A New Conflict Frame Work . Crisis Group Africa Report . 144 . 42.