Minni Arko Minawi criticized unnamed groups obstructing security arrangements of the Juba Peace Agreement and reaffirmed his commitment to a unified national army over the RSF. He denied banning recruitment for armed groups, while tensions rise with Sudan Shield Forces. In parallel, RSF leader Hemedti insisted on not withdrawing from key strategic locations in Khartoum.
Darfur Governor Minni Arko Minawi, the leader of Sudan’s Joint Forces and head of the SLM-MM, has accused unidentified groups of hindering security arrangements outlined in the Juba Peace Agreement. During a Ramadan iftar, he rejected comparisons between his forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), asserting his movement’s commitment to transitioning into a unified national army instead.
Minawi affirmed that if the security arrangements were fully executed, his forces would disband, stating, “The ball is in the court of the armed forces.” He dismissed worries that Juba Peace Agreement signatories would morph into a new version of the RSF, emphasizing that his movement possesses a clear political vision as opposed to the RSF’s ethnic foundations.
In response to circulating reports, Minawi denied accusations that he had forbidden armed groups from recruiting new fighters, countering claims of a recruitment ban that had emerged online. Tensions continue to escalate among armed groups, including the Sudan Shield Forces led by Abu Agla Keikil, in light of conflicting narratives on social media.
Keikil, who previously served as a senior commander in the RSF, had led RSF-allied forces for a year before defecting to the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF). Concurrently, RSF leader Lt Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) stated in a recent speech that his forces would remain firm in key positions in Khartoum, including the Presidential Palace, while accusing adversaries of instigating violence in Darfur and Kordofan.
Political analyst Mohamed Latif deemed Hemedti’s remarks as inflaming tensions, remarking on his lack of response to demands for a parallel government amidst widespread opposition.
In summary, Minni Arko Minawi has criticized obstruction to the Juba Peace Agreement while reaffirming his forces’ commitment to a unified national army. He counters rumors regarding recruitment bans and highlights growing tensions with rivals. Meanwhile, RSF leader Hemedti’s insistence on maintaining strategic positions in Khartoum adds to the overall volatility in the region, drawing attention from political analysts regarding the unfolding situation in Sudan.
Original Source: www.dabangasudan.org
