25th June 1999

Vol 40 N0 13

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Sudan SUDAN

The National Islamic Front on parade

Hassan el Turabi heads a team of sometimes quarrelling but always committed people. The key NIF people in government have been there since the 1989 coup. A number of top people are unknown to the public, particularly in the many senior security posts. 'Gatekeepers' always keep Omer el Beshir in and others out and monitor all. Core stalwarts include:...

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