By Opheera McDoom
KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Violent demonstrations and angry proclamations against a Darfur peace deal have marred the agreement hailed by the international community as a first step to end the violence that has killed tens of thousands.
Anger in the miserable camps where more than 2 million have sought refuge over three years of rape, killing and looting, has boiled over into violent protests throughout all three Darfur states and Khartoum.
Many Darfuris say they reject the deal, signed by only one rebel group faction on May 5 in the Nigerian capital Abuja. Two other factions, including one led by a member of Darfur's largest tribe, have refused to sign.
"It is a big mess," said Bashir Adam Rahman, political officer in the opposition Popular Congress Party. Read more >>>
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