Minni Arko Minawi, Darfur’s Governor, criticizes delays in the Juba Peace Agreement implementation while emphasizing his movement’s commitment to a unified army, rejecting comparisons to the RSF. He denies claims of barring recruitment amidst rising tensions with other armed groups. Simultaneously, RSF leader Hemedti maintains key positions in Khartoum and accuses opponents of inciting violence, with political analyst Mohamed Latif commenting on the escalatory nature of Hemedti’s speech.
Minni Arko Minawi, the Governor of Darfur and leader of the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM-MM), has raised concerns regarding delays in the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement. He asserts that certain unnamed factions are obstructing the security arrangements integral to this agreement. During a recent Ramadan iftar, he firmly differentiated his forces from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), affirming a commitment to a unified national army instead of integration with the RSF.
Minawi expressed that his movement would disband if the security arrangements were successfully enacted, emphasizing that military decisions rest with the armed forces. He rejected any notion that peace agreement signatories might evolve into another iteration of the RSF, maintaining that his group has a political agenda while the RSF operates as an ethnically driven militia.
In response to social media reports about a recruitment ban for armed groups, Minawi clarified that there is no prohibition in place, directly contradicting the circulating narrative. Tensions are escalating between the Sudan Shield Forces, commanded by Abu Agla Keikil and the local residents of El Gezira, further complicated by conflicting stories proliferating online.
Abu Agla Keikil, previously associated with the RSF, led his allied forces for a year before defecting to the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). In a related development, RSF leader Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) addressed his troops in a recent speech, reaffirming the RSF’s commitment to holding positions in Khartoum, including the Presidential Palace. He accused rival factions of inciting unrest in Darfur and Kordofan, asserting a desire to maintain Sudan’s unity.
Political analyst Mohamed Latif offered insights into Hemedti’s statements, describing the rhetoric as escalatory, particularly noting the lack of clarity regarding potential parallel governmental formations amid growing opposition.
In conclusion, the ongoing disputes surrounding the Juba Peace Agreement and the actions of various armed factions, including the RSF and Sudan Shield Forces, illustrate the complex dynamics in Sudan. Minawi’s assertions highlight his movement’s dedication to national unity and the importance of security arrangements, while Hemedti’s declarations indicate continued tensions in the political landscape. The situation remains fluid, warranting close observation and analysis.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
