Minni Minawi Calls for Single Army in Sudan After Conflict

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Minni Minawi, the governor of Darfur and leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement, emphasized the need for a unified army in Sudan following the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Paris, Minawi stated that a single army, with all military forces under the state's command, is crucial for stability and democratic rule in the country. He criticized the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for attacking civilians and burning villages and camps, leaving the Sudanese army and its allies no choice but to participate in the war. Minawi also highlighted the importance of inclusiveness in the national dialogue process, stressing that no political faction should be excluded, and that justice must be served for those who committed crimes or looted public funds.

Key Takeaways:

  • Minawi called for the formation of a single army in Sudan after the end of the war, citing it as a necessary condition for stability and democratic rule.
  • He denied seeking political or military gains in exchange for his participation in the war and blamed the RSF for attacking civilians and burning villages.
  • The Sudanese army's strengthening of the capabilities of armed movements in Darfur has raised questions about the lack of integration into the army despite the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement four years ago.
  • Minawi stressed the need for inclusiveness in the national dialogue process, advocating for the participation of all Sudanese political forces, including Islamists.
  • He emphasized the importance of trying all those who committed crimes or looted public funds to establish a democratic Sudan that guarantees public freedoms.
  • Minawi appealed to the international community to prevent regional interference in the country's ongoing conflict.

Statistics:

  • 30 years: The duration of the Islamists' rule in Sudan, during which they excluded other political forces from the national dialogue process.
  • 1956: The year when the Sudanese began discussing reforms to the country's power structures, including social justice and the elimination of marginalization.
  • Four years: The duration since the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement, during which the Sudanese army's armed movements have not been integrated into the army.

Sources:

  • [Al-Zarqaa TV]
  • [Sudan Times]
  • [Reuters]