September 14, 2006 — The government of President Bashir claims that there is a world-wide conspiracy against Sudan. But it becomes more and more clear that he and the powerful people supporting him are the ones conspiring against Sudan, while the world wants to help.
The African countries came to assist, but in their weakness they are not able to protect the innocent civilians of Darfur against [the policy of divide and rule] of the National Congress Party (NCP). The bombings have started again. Atrocities have continued against people who just asked for their portion of wealth while the ruling party continues to fill their own pockets.
Girls fetching water are raped because their fathers ask for health facilities for them. Mothers are abducted because their husbands like to be able to trade their goods without being disturbed by government supported insurgents.
In Khartoum people are wondering if the peace has any benefits. Displaced areas continue to be bulldozed, power cuts are increasing while the cost of fuel is outrageous for an oil-producing country. And in order to cover the expenses of the government for the benefit of a few, they raise the prices of food items affecting all and mostly the poorest and weakest.
Khartoum is the capital for northerners and southerners. The SPLM has to join the opposition against its own unity government. If it is not possible to achieve peace with the NCP, try at least to gain popular support outside the malfunctioning coalition. The first responsible ministers, governors and generals have to be replaced by people caring for all Sudanese and fulfilling the CPA. This should be done by persistent and non-violent action. Since all people have the right to protest and demonstrate, this should be the first feasible action.
Religious leaders need to speak up. Why leave the injustice to be combated by the Ummah party that ruined Sudan in the 80’s? Where are the cardinals, archbishops, and shaykhs to call for a halt on the human atrocities in Darfur? The church has the duty to demonstrate in a non-violent but brave and explicit way, let it organize the masses against the warring rulers.
Of course, people are reluctant to protest against the government, because they fear the tear gas and probably even bullets and torture by security people under the leadership of Nafi Ali Nafi. But what about bombs, bullets and torture in Darfur, killing thousands of innocent civilians? That is worth taking a risk. The propaganda machine accusing foreign powers has turned its bullets towards its own citizens. There is no excuse to stay idle. This is the time for protest: non-violent, persistent and brave.
So true 
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What incentives can Europe and the United States offer to the various political and tribal groups in Sudan so that they make peace?
You might be interested in this: The Crisis Group’s John Prendergast writes in The Philadelphia Inquirer (14 September 2006)
about “The Bush White House has made 10 grievous mistakes that have only made matters worse.”
http://www.crisisgroup.org/home/index.cfm?id=4378
Now we need to look forward and see what we — US and Europe — can do better now.
What can we do?
Assassinating Bashir is looking better and better all the time.
~~~~~Where are the cardinals, archbishops, and shaykhs to call for a halt on the human atrocities in Darfur?~~~~~
Each looking after their “own” interests for obtaining power?
Isn’t that the magical word that has to be addressed first? That “power” has no meaning if the people that one is pretending to protect and promise a better future under “their” control are killed for it? What means power if you’re dead?
Tse.
“What can we do?”
No UN troops without Bashir’s consent or else there will be war. If pressure on Bashir is continued, it should be done in a non hostile tone.
Strengthen AU troops financially and with more military equipment and discuss changing the mandate.
Offer “carrots” ie. lifting sanctions and use political pressure to start talks again. This is the only way there will be peace in the long term. Root causes must also be addressed.
UN -> naval blockade?
I’m real sleepy now but my thoughts are still the same… More elaboration on this some other day
Thanx for the link by the way… the mistakes are unfortunate.
enta zole fade. da klam shno. 3shan afkark bet3t al mo3arada de tanzel som3at al sodan alwa6a? ama nas 3ajeba beshkl.
anta moslem hasa? tagol al 3ajmyeen 3indahom 7agg. asta’3faro ala men amthalk.
Hashim Arbab,
“enta zole fade” Me???
Brother first of all take a deep breath and relax.
Som3at al-Sudan fil wa6a aslan. Ba3deen I’m just saying the truth. You’re calling me a stupid opposition?? Well, I have a question for you. Do you support al-Bashir? Hal itta ma3ahom o fil 3amalo al mutmaradeen fi Darfur? Ana bagool fil 7ageega. Current;y Sudan is facing a major crisis whether you like to admit or not. Sudan my friend has a lot of problems and frankly I’m not interested in improving the reputation. It already HAS a bad reputation thanx to this current government.
“asta’3faro ala men amthalk” Min amthale????
About the Pope thing, I never said he’s right to do what he did. His quote was VERY inappropriate. Lakin agoleek shi, mafi mushkila. Kan wazannaha, leek hag ya okhoi lakin mama3naha ana zool kaffir.
Ba3deen bisara7a ya3ni o walahi ma3a kollo i7tirami leek. Itta lao kalami da ma 3ajbak, lee bitagraho aslan? I mean bro, if you don’t like what I write, fine I respect that but to come and lash at me calling me all those names is a little wrong don’t you think?
Ya akhi Hashim, I’ m entitled to my own opinion, if you have one, say it. Lakin matag3od tashatim fini? Tamam?
Yalla salam.
I apologize for my belated reply.
Hashim, when it comes to Sudan’s politics, Drima is 100% right on.Sum3at baldna,bedoun kalam drima, aslan fee alwata.Wa 3rif alhaja alka3ba kaman ino nihna sakteen.Mush alsakit 3an alhaq shytan akhras.3ajbak alwad3 fee baldna.nihn ma indna tareeka nawajih alhookoma ghair alkitaba.khoof menana lakin na3mal shinu.
Drima, as for the Pope post, you seem to be taking sides again, focusing more on the violent reactions than the Pope’s baseless remarks.
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