“Drilling with a Needle”

Rashid Abdel Rahim
Yesterday, the Sudanese Armed Forces targeted the city of Al-Fula, which is under the control of the rebellion, striking a group of their forces with a drone and reportedly causing heavy casualties. The army also succeeded in recapturing the Al-Keili area near Al-Kurmuk. These battles and gains come alongside the deaths of many commanders and fighters from the Rapid Support Forces.
The victories currently being achieved in Kordofan and Blue Nile resemble the army’s earlier advances when it regained areas stretching from Jebel Moya to the north of Al-Jaili.
The “Drilling with a Needle” Strategy
The strategy adopted by the army—what may be described as “drilling with a needle”—has achieved several military objectives. However, it has not succeeded in convincing public opinion of its effectiveness. This is perhaps due to the slow pace of operations, which weighs heavily on society amid humanitarian suffering, job losses, and the difficulty of finding alternatives.
The success being achieved by the army’s leadership and by the state, represented by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has not been matched on the civilian governance side. There have been numerous shortcomings, including the Prime Minister’s failure to achieve even minimal success, despite extensive and largely unproductive travel.
Our country today is suffering from a war that has severely affected its economy and the lives of its citizens. Yet the government has not met the most basic requirements for providing essential needs. We are witnessing a significant decline in gold revenues and a major shortfall in foreign currency collection from this critical commodity.
At the same time, many commentators continue to propose ideas and solutions. However, Kamil Idris appears preoccupied with visits to the Vatican and Switzerland—countries that, in the present circumstances, offer little tangible benefit to Sudan. These trips come at considerable expense to the public treasury, covering aircraft costs and large delegations, including numerous advisers whose numbers, allowances, and actual contributions remain un

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