Middle East Ay: Sudan protests .. Army is the only guarantor of peaceful transition

The Sudanese people are working to remind the army that they have sworn to defend their citizens instead of defending political interests, and says the army is the only guarantor of peaceful transition in the country.

One week after President Omar al-Bashir's decision to impose a state of emergency for a full year - in an effort to end the protests - the Sudanese seem to cling to their long-term position as they urge professional associations and opposition parties to Continue out onto the streets until the fall of the regime.

Bashir said last Thursday that his newly appointed deputy, Ahmed Harun, would lead the ruling party in the latest move to curb the anger of the protesters. "Although it is difficult to predict what this new maneuver is for, according to the rules of the NCP, it may indicate that Haroun will be the party's candidate in the 2020 presidential election.

Bashir's earlier speech, he said, disappointed the Sudanese inside and outside the country because they thought he would make the right decision and resign, which would open the way for a transitional government and a new era.

Postponement of reforms
Instead, Bashir asked members of parliament to postpone proposed constitutional reforms that would allow him to run for the next presidential election.

The speech can be likened to vulgar words spoken during an official event - like a funeral or a wedding.

It also says opposition parties have criticized Bashir's recent moves as an attempt to buy time, adding that the parties have confirmed that the new cabinet reshuffle is not enough to restore public confidence in the regime's ability to run the country and meet the needs of its citizens.

Senhuri points out that the declaration of a state of emergency is merely an excuse to strengthen the state's attempts to contain legitimate protests.

The praise of the leader of the Islamic People's Congress Party Ali al-Haj Ali al-Bashir's speech is remarkable - as the writer describes it - and a clear indication of the flexibility of political Islam.

Frustration and irony
She notes that Sudanese activists and demonstrators met the president's speech with a mixture of frustration, ridicule and defiance, and that Sudanese commentators warned social media protestors against being deceived by what they described as the president's attempts to block the momentum of the uprising.

Bashir does not care about the Sudanese people who are calling for him to step down from power and he is portraying himself as a father of the people. But this trick, the author says, can not fool the Sudanese. In these dramatic events, the rebels show their discipline and commitment to democratic transformation.

In the opinion of the writer, the national consensus and the solidarity of the Sudanese community of professionals - a union of doctors, lawyers, teachers and engineers - is the main factor behind the continuation of this uprising. It points out that opposition political parties have come together to show support for the components of civil society.

Some Sudanese commentators believe that the revolution has already been achieved, as Bashir has implicitly handed over power to the army, as evidenced by new appointments and the postponement of constitutional reforms. According to this scenario, the next step is expected to be his long-term sick leave, which calls for the establishment of a transitional government in response to the current situation. While others believe that Bashir is in the process of developing a "satanic" plan to unite with the army against his party, which seeks to overthrow him.

The writer adds that al-Bashir can not resign even if he wanted to, given the need to comply with certain geopolitical conditions. The preservation of the legitimacy of the regime is important, especially for international interests, and indicates that if the intifada succeeds, the situation will lead to questioning the legitimacy of the regime, its debts and the agreements it signed in the name of the people.

The role of the army
The author says that a fabricated story is being circulated through news outlets that al-Bashir has called on state officials who have evidence of economic corruption to hand him over to him so that he can take the necessary action, adding that a young police officer has submitted a file to his anti- But was fired from his job and jailed for four years before fleeing to Sweden, according to the novel.

The Sudanese people have given their trust to Bashir and his Islamic party, he says, and has shown them a kind of tolerance over a long period of time. But as the balance of power changes, the people look forward to change and expect the president to facilitate the process of peaceful transition and withdrawal in a dignified manner.

The article notes that Bashir is wanted by the International Criminal Court, and that he and the parties involved with him in human rights violations in Darfur are subject to the protection of the Office of the President of the Republic.

The Sudanese army is likely to play a pivotal role - the writer says - Although Bashir belongs to the military as a former military and has links and support within the national army, the people call the army to stand in the ranks of the people by reminding them that they sworn to defend their country and their citizens instead of Protect the interests of any particular political or ideological party. And this is evidenced by something - says the writer - it indicates that the possibility of peaceful transition is in the custody of the Sudanese army.