Sulayman, a Senior Military Official, Escapes an Attempt at Assassination During the Current Conflict
An army official stated that Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, narrowly evaded an assassination attempt. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with whom the military has been at odds for the last sixteen months for the sovereignty of the nation, were allegedly responsible for the attack, according to Nabil Abdallah.
Strike on Jabait Army Barracks
At a military base in Jabait, in eastern Sudan, which is under military control, two drones attacked a graduation ceremony for the army. Five people were killed as a result of the strike. All of the leaders present, including Gen. Burhan, were unharmed despite the attack’s intensity.
Issues of Claim and Refutation
The legal advisor to the RSF denied that their group was involved in the attack. According to adviser Mohamed al-Mukhtar, military disputes, especially those involving Islamist groups, were to blame for the drone strikes. Despite agreeing to meet next month under US mediation, the RSF maintains its denial of guilt for the attack.
Respondent: General Burhan
General Burhan made a bold declaration against his opponents after his evacuation, pledging to crush them and ruling out any chance of discussions. Despite his administration’s earlier August 14th agreement to join conditionally in mediation efforts in Geneva, General Burhan’s recent remarks have thrown doubt on the likelihood of fruitful negotiations.
A More Systematic Struggle
Since former partners broke off in disagreement over a politically endorsed plan to transition to a civilian administration in Sudan, the conflict has worsened into a catastrophic humanitarian catastrophe, forcing nearly 10 million people to flee their homes. Both parties have often abandoned their promises during prior peace discussions, leading to their failure.
Internal Conflict and Drone Warfare
Drones, which are in the possession of both the military and the RSF, have emerged as a crucial weapon in the continuing battle. Drone attacks on a military brigade in Atbara during Ramadan in April are one example of an occurrence that analysts have pointed to as possible proof of internal military disputes. Some think that more moderate groups inside the military are trying to bring down the more radical Islamist groups that are against peace negotiations.
Changes in Region and Civil Discontent
Located about 100 kilometers from Port Sudan, the Jabait army base is an important military location. Photographs shot at the ceremony the morning of the attack show the graduating class of the military marching in formation just before the bombs start to go off. The RSF, Gen. Abdallah stressed, is the principal enemy group against the Sudanese people.
Conflict in the Region and Its People, the Beja
Disputes have arisen between the central government and the Beja people, who live in the mountainous area bordering the Red Sea coast. Although there is local sympathy for Gen. Burhan, there is also local animosity towards the city of Port Sudan as a result of the increasing cost of living, which has worsened the departure of Khartoum residents.
RSF Management and Growth
Eight of Sudan’s eighteen state capitals, including Khartoum, are currently under the authority of the RSF, which is headed by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti). The organization is reaching out to more people in the southeast of the nation. In a sign of readiness to engage in conversation despite continuing hostilities, the RSF promptly accepted the US request for peace talks.
In summary
Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s attempted assassination brings attention to the complicated and long-standing nature of the Sudanese war. The road to peace is unclear as the RSF and the military keep fighting for dominance. The stability of Sudan will be decided in the next months by a number of factors, both internal and external.
