Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front

The Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front (Afar: Qafar Uguugumoh Demokrasiyyoh Inkiinoh Fooca; abbreviated ARDUF) is an Afar political party in Ethiopia, founded in 1993. It had been a member of the United Ethiopian Democratic Forces (UEDF) coalition opposition party.

Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front
Qafar Uguugumoh Demokrasiyyoh Inkiinoh Fooca
AbbreviationARDUF
Founded1993 (1993)
IdeologyAfar interests
Self-determination
Political positionLeft-wing
National affiliationAfar National Democratic Party (1999–2000)
Battles and warsSecond Afar insurgency
Tigray War
Seats in the House of Federation
0 / 112
Seats in the House of Peoples' Representatives
0 / 547
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Its name is often simplified to just Uguugumo (also spelled Uguguma or Ugogomo), meaning "Revolution", a term sometimes reserved for its militant wing and often confused as being a separate organization that is simply closely tied to ARDUF.

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