Sudanese Doubt Hamidi's Seriousness and His Disinterest in the Presidency
Sudanese people express skepticism regarding Hemedti's statements about not seeking the presidency, sparked by his recent visit to Uganda.
The visit of Rapid Support Forces leader Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as 'Hemedti', to Uganda and his recent statements claiming he does not aspire to the presidency of Sudan have ignited widespread controversy, both on social media and among Sudanese officials and politicians. This has prompted heated discussions about the nature of the ongoing war in Sudan and the true motivations behind the Rapid Support Forces, highlighting deep divisions across various political affiliations in the country.
During a heated debate on Al Jazeera Mubasher's program 'Al-Masaa', various Sudanese representatives expressed fundamentally differing views on the conflict. Hebron Bilal, the deputy leader of the Justice and Equality Movement, defended the Rapid Support Forces by arguing that the current war is imposed by remnants of the former National Congress Party, claiming that their actual goal is not to seize power, but to establish a new Sudanese project that includes all citizens. This stance reflects a push towards unifying the nation's different factions under a common goal, albeit with contentious implications regarding the ongoing violence.
Conversely, military expert Colonel Ibrahim Al-Houri dismissed Bilal's perspective, emphasizing that the Rapid Support Forces are indeed engaged in a power struggle, which raises concerns about their true intentions. This conflict reveals the complexity of Sudan's current political landscape, laden with mistrust and power struggles, as the nation grapples with possible futures amidst the reality of ongoing violence and civil unrest.