A Leader of the Sudanese Islamic Movement: The War Made the Continuation of the Army in Power a Necessity
A leader from the Sudanese Islamic movement emphasizes the necessity of the army remaining in power to address the ongoing war and security challenges in Sudan.
A leader from the Sudanese Islamic movement stated that the enduring war in Sudan has created a situation where the continuation of the army in power is required for at least five more years. The movement does not reject any initiatives aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, which has lasted for three years, but asserts that negotiations should be an exclusive right of the government. They believe that national dialogue is the only way to cease the war and foster regional stability, expressing a willingness to engage with all parties, including the United States, despite criticisms of U.S. statements as contradictory.
In a recent interview, U.S. envoy Massad Boules confirmed American involvement in seeking to resolve the Sudanese conflict and facilitate internal dialogue without external intervention. However, he also noted that Washington and the international quartet refuse to engage with the Islamic movement or the Muslim Brotherhood in the future, complicating the prospects for negotiations involving the group. This position highlights a tension between efforts for peace and the exclusion of certain factions from the dialogue process.
The leader of the Islamic movement, Sana Hamad, criticized the U.S. approach as contradicting their stated goals and as an overreach into Sudan's future, which she insists should solely be determined by Sudanese people without 'red lines'. The discourse reflects a broader struggle in Sudan, where the balance of power and the role of various political factions continue to shape the country's path towards stability, signaling the complexities involved in any potential resolution to the ongoing conflict.