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Abdelaziz al-Hilu
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عبد العزيز الحلو
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Abdelaziz Adam al-Hilu
July 7, 1954 Al-Faydh Umm Abdullah, Anglo-Egyptian Sudan |
| Nationality | Sudanese |
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Abdelaziz Adam al-Hilu (Arabic: عبد العزيز الحلو; born on July 7, 1954) is a Sudanese politician. He is the current leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Army – SPLA–North. This group works for peace and fairness in Sudan.
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Who is Abdelaziz al-Hilu?
Early Life and Education
Abdelaziz al-Hilu was born in a place called Al-Faydh Umm Abdullah. This area is in South Kordofan, Sudan. He grew up and went to school in the Nuba Mountains. Later, he studied Economics at the University of Khartoum, finishing his degree in 1979.
Working for a Fair Sudan
Al-Hilu is known as a very successful commander for the SPLA/M. He worked closely with another important Sudanese leader, John Garang. Their main goal was to help create a Sudan that is democratic, fair, and free for all its people. This means a country where everyone has equal rights and a say in how things are run.
Involvement in Conflicts
Al-Hilu has been involved in several important conflicts in Sudan. He fought against the Sudanese Armed Forces in the Second Sudanese Civil War. He also took part in the South Kordofan conflict. In 2009, he ran for governor of South Kordofan. However, he lost the election to Ahmed Haroun. The SPLA group believed this election was not fair.
Steps Towards Peace
After the Sudanese Revolution in 2019, al-Hilu made a big decision. He announced a temporary ceasefire, which means his group stopped fighting. He did this to give peace talks a chance to succeed. This ceasefire was later extended.
On September 3, 2020, he reached an important agreement with the government. This agreement stated that religion and the government should be separate. It also said that no one should be treated unfairly because of their background. Al-Hilu also called for changes to the Sudanese military. He wanted to remove certain armed groups and reorganize the army. He also supported the idea of self-determination for areas controlled by his group. This means allowing people in those areas to decide their own future.
On March 28, 2021, al-Hilu signed a peace agreement in Juba, South Sudan. This agreement aimed to create a civil and democratic federal state in Sudan. It also promised freedom of religion for everyone. Another key part was having one single army to protect the country.
Role in the 2023 Civil War
When the civil war started in Sudan in 2023, al-Hilu was careful about joining other groups. He strongly believed that Sudan needs a government that is not based on religion. He felt this was key for Sudan's unity and stability.
His forces in South Kordofan and Blue Nile focused on protecting citizens. They also worked to make sure that help and supplies reached people who needed them. Al-Hilu supported efforts to end the fighting. However, he stressed that Sudan's long-standing problems needed to be fixed for lasting peace.
