Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental

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]

Union of Forces for Democracy and Development–Fundamental
Union des Forces pour la Démocratie et le Développement – Fondamentale
FoundersAbdelwahid Aboud Mackaye
Acheikh ibn Oumar
Amine Ben Barka
FoundationMay 2007
Split fromUFDD
Group(s)FIDEL
CDR
CPR
IdeologyBaggara Arabs interests
Anti-Déby
Part ofUFR (from 2009)
Opponents Chad

References

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  1. ^ Chad signs peace deal with main rebel groups Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ IRIN Africa | West Africa | Chad | CHAD: Peace deal signed to end rebellion | Governance Conflict Refugees/IDPs | News Item
  3. ^ "Chad: A New Conflict Frame Work". Crisis Group Africa Report. 144: 42. 2008-09-24.