The Daily How Two Generals Led Sudan to the Brink of Civil War
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Apr 24, 2023 Declan Walsh, Chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times, provides a gripping analysis of Sudan's descent into chaos. He explains how a rivalry between Generals Burhan and Hamdan escalated into violent conflict, undermining hopes for a democratic transition. Walsh sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis affecting civilians and the complexities of military power struggles. With international interest in Sudan’s stability, he discusses the geopolitical implications of this unrest and the ongoing challenges to establish civilian governance.
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War Erupts in Khartoum
- Declan Walsh received a text message from a friend in Khartoum, Sudan's capital, alerting him to the outbreak of war.
- The fighting quickly escalated, involving gunfire, bombs, warplanes, and street battles, trapping millions of citizens in their homes.
Civil War Within Sudan's Military
- The conflict in Sudan is a civil war within the military, with rival units fighting each other.
- This internal conflict tragically undermines Sudan's transition from military rule to democracy.
Sudan's 2019 Revolution and the Generals' Role
- In 2019, Sudanese protests ousted Omar al-Bashir after 30 years of rule, leading to a period of hope and change.
- Generals Burhan and Hemeti, initially Bashir's henchmen, turned on him and pledged to support a transition to democracy.