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Sudan power struggle between top Generals threatens democratic transition
The Sudan military is currently facing a turbulent time as two of its top generals engage in a power struggle. Veteran soldier, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, is leading Sudan’s army against rival general, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
General al-Burhan, who was appointed the head of the Transitional Military Council following the ousting of former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, has been in a fierce battle with General Dagalo for control of the army. General Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is the deputy head of the Transitional Military Council and was a key figure in the overthrow of al-Bashir.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sudan's 🇸🇩 capital Khartoum rocked by massive firing as power struggle between de facto head of state General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, chief of the RSF, intensifies, leaving the country's security in a precarious state. <a href="https://t.co/A7MU3eDdhz">pic.twitter.com/A7MU3eDdhz</a></p>— Africa View Facts (@AfricaViewFacts) <a href="https://twitter.com/AfricaViewFacts/status/1647173581808230400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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The power struggle between the two generals has been brewing for some time, but it came to a head when General al-Burhan dissolved the country’s Transitional Sovereignty Council, which had been set up to oversee the transition to civilian rule. In July 2022 he removed the five civilian members of the Sovereign Council, saying the army would not participate in internationally led efforts for a dialogue with them on the way forward. General Dagalo, who was a member of the council, strongly objected to the move and accused al-Burhan of violating the country’s constitution.
Since then, both sides have been rallying support from within the military and seeking to gain the upper hand. General al-Burhan has been meeting with military commanders to shore up his position, while General Dagalo has been courting the support of the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that he commands.
The power struggle has raised concerns about the stability of Sudan’s transition to democracy, which has been plagued by political turmoil and economic hardship. The country is still grappling with the aftermath of the long-ruling regime of Omar al-Bashir, which was characterized by corruption, human rights abuses, and economic mismanagement.
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation in Sudan and has called for a peaceful resolution to the power struggle. The United Nations has urged both sides to engage in dialogue and respect the rule of law, while the African Union has called for the immediate restoration of the Transitional Sovereignty Council.
As the power struggle continues, the fate of the democratic transition of Sudan hangs in the balance. The country’s military leaders must put aside their personal ambitions and work together to ensure a peaceful and stable future for Sudan.
