Abel Alier

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Abel Alier Kwai is a Southern Sudanese politician who is currently in his 70s (as of 2007). After Sudan gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1956, Southern Sudan was not left as an independent state. This led to a deadly war a year before the independence. The war was started by Anyanya 1 Under Joseph Lagu. Abel Alier was a politician who managed to complete his college education among many Southern Sudanese. He is an internationally respected judge, human-rights lawyer and activist on behalf of Christians in the Sudan. Former vice-president of Sudan (1971-1981), he served as the first president of the High Executive Council of southern Sudan until the central government dissolved that body in 1983. He sits on the Permanent Court of International Arbitration in The Hague and is recognized as Sudan's most prominent Christian lawyer. His latest book is Southern Sudan: Too Many Agreements Dishonoured.

Addis Ababa Agreement of 1972

In 1972 a peace agreement was signed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Abel Alier became instrumental in that agreement which permitted Southern Sudan to have its own autonomous government in Juba. Abel Alier became a Vice President of Sudan when Numeiri was the president. Mr. Abel Alier is from Southern part of Dinka Bor. He is older than the late charismatic leader Dr. John Garang. Abel Alier never joined the Southern rebellion, but he has often been instrumental in helping negotiate a peaceful settlement between The North and Southern Sudan.

In 2005 He headed the committee that was appointed to investigate the unfortunate occurrence of Dr. Garang's death when he left Uganda to Sudan. Dr. John Garang died in a plane crash and Mr. Abiel Alier with the team did their part to investigate the possible machanical failure that led to the crash which was regionally blamed on a bad weather and lack of clear visibility although the Ugandan President Museveni hinted that the possibility of a foul play was something that shouldn't be dismissed or disregarded.

Dinka politicians

In the past and present history of Southern Sudan a number of Dinka gentlemen have played crucial roles in the struggle of Southern Sudan to attain its aspirations. Among most of the Dinka politicians, Abel Alier is one of the respected politicians and currently an elder Southern Sudanese man.

William Deng Nhial had played a very crucial role in the struggle of Southern Sudan. Millions of Southern Sudanese can never forget his name. His son Nhial Deng Nhial is a member of the SPLM. Other Dinka politicians are Dr. John Garang, Abel Alier General Ajok Deng Biar, Matin Majier Gai, Thon Ayii Jok Arok Thon Arok, Daniel Awet Akot, General Kuol Manyang Juuk, Kerubino Kuanyin Bol, Salva Kiir, Francis Deng, Francis Ngor, Francis Bol Nhial Deng Nhial, Elijah Malok Aleng, Mr. Wilson Deng Wek, Elijah Biar Kuol, Deng Alor Kuol, Justin Yaac, Thon Ayii Jok, Makuei Lueth and others.

Sudan peace deals

In early 1990s, Abel Alier wrote a book under the title "Southern Sudan: Too Many Agreements Dishonored". The agreement signed in Ethiopia in 1972 was dishonored by Numeiri in 1983 when he announced the introduction of the Islamic Law.

In early 1997 Dr. Riek Machar, signed an agreement with Khartoum. It is referred to as "The Khartoum Agreement" . It was never implemented. Mr. Alier's book was about such agreements and the failure to implement them. The recent peace deal between The South and North of Sudan is known as "The Comprehensive Peace Agreement" (CPA). This is the agreement that was signed by The late leader and Vice-President Dr. John Garang before his untimely death on the July 30 2005. The international community including the United States, Great Britain, EU countries and The United Nations along with the African IGAD have supported this agreement and it is likely to succeed after the six years of interim government known today as the government of The National Unity.

References

* [http://www2.wcc-coe.org/pressreleasesen.nsf/index/info-04-03.html]

External links

* [http://www.allbookstores.com/book/9780863721205/Abel_Alier/Southern_Sudan.htmlAlier's Book]
* [http://hrw.org/reports/2003/sudan1103/6.htm Southern Sudan Politicians]