Darfur’s Armed Movements: Evolution of Roles and Relations with Actors in light of the April 15 War

This research comes in eight main sections, comprising a historical background of the conflicts in Sudan in general and Darfur in particular; an intro to armed movements active in Darfur the research team have monitored; and an extensive analysis of interviews the team conducted with members of the armed movements, independent actors and the native administrations. Focusing on the Darfuri armed movements’ evolution of roles during the April 15 War, an analysis of respondents’ responses highlights varying takes on the impact of the Juba Peace Agreement (JPA). While some deems it futile as to resolve conflicts, others admittedly view it as a step conducive for the attainment of peace. The research also incorporates extensive analysis of armed movements’ relations with different actors, vetting their relationship with the native administrations, civil society, and the political parties in Darfur, as well as the political/military coordination between the movements among themselves.