The Front for the Restoration of Unity and Democracy (French: Front pour la Restoration de l'Unité et de la Démocratie), (Arabic: الجبهة من أجل استعادة الوحدة والديمقراطية) is a political party in Djibouti. It is aligned with the interests of the Afar people who live in that country, although it has supporters residing outside of Djibouti.
Read more about Front For The Restoration Of Unity And Democracy: Formation and Rebellion, Party Split, 1999 Presidential Election, 2003 Parliamentary Election, Third Ordinary Congress
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