Sudan's army accused of overstepping mandate
Popular Congress Party leader says military actions are part of dissolved NCP's agenda to retain power.
The Secretary-General of the Popular Congress Party (PCP), Dr. Ali El Haj Mohamed, stated that Sudan’s military establishment has exceeded its professional duties by adopting political positions and policies. He asserted that the ongoing war is now part of the strategy of groups linked to the dissolved National Congress Party (NCP) aiming to maintain control.
In an interview, Dr. El Haj warned that continuing the war offers no solution to Sudan’s crisis and could lead to repeating South Sudan’s experience. He called for internal military voices to challenge the current approach and push for a political settlement, emphasizing that external interventions are limited by international priorities.
Dr. El Haj stressed the importance of an intra-Sudanese dialogue involving political, military, and civilian forces to end the war and restore stability. He highlighted that Sudanese parties, especially the military, bear the primary responsibility for reaching a political settlement, referencing past negotiations as lessons learned.
Why it mattersSudanese citizens are directly affected by the military's political involvement and the continuation of the war, which hinders stability and resolution.