Arman condemns SAF, violence, urges focus on perpetrators

Yasir Arman, a prominent Sudanese civil leader has strongly condemned the ongoing violence in Sudan, calling for greater focus on the perpetrators of atrocities rather than internal political disputes.

Arman, the head of the Popular Movement – the Democratic Revolutionary Current, stated that the Islamic Movement (Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood) does not want the SAF leadership to seek solutions beyond the “hellish” path it has set, aiming instead to lead them toward a criminal route.

He suggested that the movement believes the international community will eventually reconcile with them, as it did with certain groups it had once labeled as terrorist organizations, similar to the situation in Syria.

In a statement, the leader of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement – North (SPLM-N) expressed deep regret that the international and domestic focus has shifted to the bickering over disengagement, while the so-called “Bara Brigades” continue to terrorize civilians.

These groups, accused of committing war crimes, have been reportedly attacking unarmed civilians, posting their crimes on social media in what has been described as an unprecedented escalation of violence in Sudan’s long-standing conflict.

The statement pointed to the Islamist leaders and their alignment with militants, including Osama Abdullah and his Barra Brigades, whom Arman accused of attempting to wipe out the legacy of Sudan’s December Revolution.

According to Arman, these militants, driven by hatred of the revolution, aim to erase the resistance within the population but fail to recognize that the revolution’s spirit remains as resilient as the people themselves.

The revolution, the Arman emphasized, is deeply rooted in the nation’s desire for dignity and will not be undone.

Further, Arman criticized the Islamists’ alliance with the SAF leadership, which he described as a “marriage of convenience” aimed at power consolidation and wealth accumulation.

Despite their apparent alliance, he noted, the Islamists fear the military’s potential shift toward the people and the revolution, recalling the fractured relationships between the military and the Islamist forces in past periods.

The statement also highlighted a growing structural problem within the SAF, which the leader claims does not reflect the nation’s diversity. The composition of the SAF’s officers and soldiers has been increasingly disconnected from Sudanese society, exacerbated by years of internal conflict and marginalization of ethnic groups.

The SAF’s involvement in rural wars, particularly in southern Sudan, further deepened these issues, with many soldiers from marginalized regions leaving the SAF due to neglect and lack of representation.

The leader also pointed to the economic consequences of this power structure, noting that the SAF and security institutions absorb the lion’s share of the national budget, leaving critical sectors like education and healthcare underfunded. The resulting social unrest has led many young people, particularly from rural areas, to turn to armed groups.

Addressing the role of the military, the leader accused the SAF’s current doctrine of opposing democratic civil governance, highlighting the Islamists’ reluctance to see a professional, homeland-focused military. The ongoing violence, particularly the actions of the Bara Brigades, is seen as a direct attack on the social fabric of Sudan, magnifying ethnic and geographical injustices.

Arman warned of the growing international and regional repercussions of the ongoing conflict and called for the designation of the Bara Brigades as a terrorist group. He also urged Sudanese military leaders to distance themselves from the Islamists and recognize the role of the military as a state institution, focusing on the long-term stability and peace of the country.

Amidst this turmoil, the leader stressed the importance of returning to the roots of the December Revolution, calling for unity and the rejection of both the coup and the war. He acknowledged the significant challenges but emphasized that the Sudanese people’s resilience and desire for a democratic future would ultimately prevail.

The call for peace came with a reminder that the path to recovery lies in rejecting the continued violence and embracing the values of the revolution, which, according to the leader, is more enduring than the forces of war and terror.

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