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2024-03-17 Africa Horn
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Sudan's military rejects civilian transition, vows to punish RSF backers
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[SUDANTRIBUNE] Sudan
 ...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
’s Assistant Army Commander, Yasser al-Atta, reiterated the military’s stance on Saturday, refusing to relinquish power to civilians until elections are organized. He also vowed to hold accountable those perceived as supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the ongoing conflict.
Al-Atta spoke to a delegation from the National Forces Coordination, a newly formed alliance led by Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council Malik Agar. This coalition is expected to sign a political declaration with the army soon. The army and its allies have accused the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) coalition of being the RSF’s political base, a charge the FFC has consistently denied.
Addressing the National Forces Coordination leaders at an Omdurman military base, al-Atta declared, "The army will not cede power to civilian forces without elections. During the transitional period, the head of state will be the armed forces commander."
He further threatened accountability for those deemed to have supported the RSF. "Any agent or traitor will be treated like the Janjaweed (a notorious militia accused of war crimes) because they support them," he stated. "Their status, name, or popularity won’t matter."
Al-Atta revealed that at the war’s outset, he requested leaders outside the FFC to influence the FFC Central Council faction to change their minds about the war. "However,
there's no worse danger than telling a mother her baby is ugly...
" he added, "the time for discussion is over. Justice will be served according to the law."
Since the overthrow of al-Bashir’s regime, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereign Council, has repeatedly advocated for continued military rule with a technocratic cabinet until general elections are held.
Al-Atta’s remarks sparked outrage among FFC leaders, who condemned the targeted language. Yasir Arman and Khalid Omer Youssif, in separate statements, interpreted al-Atta’s words as revealing the true motive for the war: the military’s complete power restoration and the sidelining of civilian forces.
Arman called for an immediate focus on ceasefire efforts, prioritizing peacemaking without linking it to the political process at this stage. He emphasized the need for active civilian and FFC involvement, contrasting it with the past isolated negotiations held in Manama and Jeddah.
Similarly, Khalid Omer Youssif stressed that the war aims to extinguish hopes for a democratic civilian transition.
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Posted by Fred 2024-03-17 2024-03-17 00:36||
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