What is the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)?
Q: What is the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM)?
A: The Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) is a rebel group involved in the Darfur conflict of Sudan. It is led by Khalil Ibrahim and works alongside other rebel groups such as the Sudan Liberation Army to fight against the government-supported Janjaweed militia.
Q: Who wrote the Black Book?
A: The Black Book was written by members of JEM, which traces its foundation to this manuscript published in 2000 that shows some problems.
Q: Is JEM linked to Hassan al-Turabi?
A: JEM has an Islamist ideology, and the government links the group to Hassan al-Turabi, although leaders of the group and Turabi himself deny this claim. However, al-Turabi blames the government for making the situation worse.
Q: When did JEM merge with other rebel groups?
A: On January 20th, 2006, JEM merged with other rebel groups including Sudan Liberation Movement to form Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of West Sudan.
Q: What did Khalil Ibrahim say about Chinese engineers coming into Darfur?
A: In October 2007, when a group of 135 Chinese engineers arrived in Darfur to work on an oilfield controlled by a Chinese consortium, Ibrahim told reporters that "We oppose them coming because they are not interested in human rights; they are just interested in Sudan's resources."
Q: What does JEM claim about revenue from oil sold to China?
A: The JEM claims that revenue from oil sold to China funds both Sudanese government and Janjaweed militia forces.
Q: When did Khalil Ibrahim claim that his forces fought against Sudanese troops guarding a Chinese-run oilfield?
A: On December 11th 2007, Khalil Ibrahim claimed that his forces fought against Sudanese troops guarding a Chinese-run oilfield located in Kordofan region of Sudan.
