The outbreak of all-out war in Khartoum has produced an indelible conclusion – that the armed forces are incapable of governing the country, In full view of diplomats and international organisations in Khartoum, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had been preparing for battle for several months in the run-up to the outbreak of fighting on 15 April. The most surprising point about the clashes was how quickly they escalated into full-scale conflict in the capital. In little more than a week, most diplomats, many international officials and dual nationals have fled the country, reinforcing Sudanese people s sense of abandonment and fears, once more, that the warring factions would have impunity for mass slaughter of civilians.
The outbreak of all-out war in Khartoum has produced an indelible conclusion – that the armed forces are incapable of governing the country, In full view of diplomats and international organisations in Khartoum, the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had been preparing for battle for several months in the run-up to the outbreak of fighting on 15 April. The most surprising point about the clashes was how quickly they escalated into full-scale conflict in the capital. In little more than a week, most diplomats, many international officials and dual nationals have fled the country, reinforcing Sudanese people s sense of abandonment and fears, once more, that the warring factions would have impunity for mass slaughter of civilians.
As insecurity and economic conditions worsen, the rivalry between the junta leaders is blocking a return to civil rule, A call for a fatwa and a threat by a supporter of ousted President Omer Hassan Ahmed el Beshir to kill the UN envoy Volker Perthes further complicates the stalled negotiations on a return to civil rule and free elections.
Security forces killed at least three and wounded 100 protestors at rally in Khartoum on 30 October, Confusion reigns at the heart of General Abdel Fattah al Burhan s junta a week after he seized power and ordered the arrest of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and several civilian ministers. Two days after the coup, Burhan told a press conference that Hamdok was staying with him for his own protection. Then, he publicly offered Hamdok his job back.