damanga applauds israel for sLM acceptance

March 05, 2008

        The Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy is pleased that the Sudan Liberation Movement is opening an office location in Tel Aviv, Israel. This move has received strong criticism from the government of Khartoum which does not have diplomatic relations with Israel. However, members of the Sudan Liberation Movement as well as internally displaced persons throughout Darfur are grateful for the opportunity to have an office in Israel and for the support from the Israeli government. The political ties that are forming between the Israeli government and the SLM are for the benefit of the Darfuri refugees and to promote stability in Darfur. While Khartoum is slandering the move and claiming that Israel’s generosity has ulterior religious motives, the victims of the genocide in Darfur are thankful for international recognition and support. Damanga praises the Israeli government for hosting the SLM office and encourages other countries to extend their support as well. The Damanga Coalition for Freedom and Democracy is hopeful that this office will be influential in creating peace in Darfur.