Mohammed Nour Abdelkerim
Mohammed Nour Abdelkerim (born 1960) is a former Chadian rebel leader. After signing a peace agreement with the government, he served as Minister of Defense for nine months in 2007.
Mohammed Nour Abdelkerim | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defense | |
| In office 4 March 2007 – 1 December 2007 | |
| President | Idriss Déby |
| Prime Minister | Delwa Kassiré Koumakoye |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1960 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Rally for Democracy and Liberty (2005–2006) Chad (from 2006) |
Nour founded and led the rebel group Rally for Democracy and Liberty until it became a subsidiary to the United Front for Democratic Change rebel alliance, led by Nour and formed between December 26-December 28, 2005. Nour masterminded the Second Battle of Adré on December 18, 2005, that ended with the deaths of either 100 or 300 rebels. After the attack, Chadian President Idriss Déby declared a state of war with Sudan. The first battle of the Chad-Sudan conflict took place on December 26 when Chadian troops crossed the border with Sudan while pursuing the RDL.
Nour said RDL wanted to hold elections after a two-year interim period, but that he would run for office. "I don't even want power after that," he said.