Mohamed Abdullah Waldabuk to Sudanhorizon: Some leading members within Taggadum Grouping have contact with the Rapid Support Forces, and some of these leaders later became members of the RSF negotiating team
– Hemaidti is alive and rarely carries a mobile on hom, and this is what I guess is plan B
– Practically, the war has ended , given its initial demands and major causes and we are now on the moments towards wrapping up the situation
– We have played national roles, have provided advise, and confronted the hardline elements, especially the likes of Youssef Ezzat and others
– There are huge differences within the leadership of Rapid Support Forces, motivated by individual ambitions
– Kikal is the first RSF and the most senior official in central Sudan, and the RSF leadership recognizes his importance
– In this brief interview with ustaz Mohamed Abdullah Waldabuk, he tried to answer questions posed by Sudanhorizon but in a cautious and measured manner which seemed striking, they lacked details, and maybe he has decided to keep the details uncovered for the time being, as he is the prudent politician and lawyer. How was it possible for him to keep silent throughout the previous months, while the country was boiling in storms of sorrows and dangerous events, and why did he decide to suddenly break away from the Rapid Support Forces militia at this time? We seem to be envisaging currents of splits creeping towards the leadership of the rebellion, is this the end, and what does he know about Plan B, and the disagreements within the leadership system of the rebel forces? Some questions were posed during the press conference of the advisors, including Mohamed Abdullah Waldabuk, the former parliamentarian, and some of them are still waiting to be spelled out, so what did he say in this interview?
– Interviewed for Sudanhorizon by Azmi Abdel Razek
– During your involvement within the Rapid Support Advisory, were you aware as to the time of the outbreak of the war?
– Of course, we were aware that the situation was very tense and that the country was going through a stage that it had not gone through all along its extended history, and we saw how the danger was imminent.
– What did you do as advisors to address these risks?
– We worked hard on how to contain the situation by seeking and talking directly and indirectly with others
– Where did you go after the first bullet was fired, and is it true that they asked you to be a guest in one of the satellite channels but refused?
– On Saturday morning, I had an appointment with Al Jazeera satellite channel, and when I was about to leave the house in Omdurman, Al Muhandiseen, I was surprised that an abnormal situation had occurred and I thought that it would be difficult and dangerous to go outside, but I went to Al Jazeera office and minutes after the first shot began, they called me on the phone for a comment on the outbreak of the war and this was the first call.
– What happened after that?
– On Saturday evening, the shooting intensified so I went out with taking away my family until we reached a safe place, and I faced the situation like the general public or any ordinary Sudanese family.
– When was the last time you spoke with Hemaidti and what is the truth about his death?
– Hemaidti is alive and well, and in normal times – as the Vice President of the Sovereign Council – he rarely carries a mobile phone on him.
– Do you know the level of coordination between the Rapid Support Forces and Taggadum to the point that some have described Taggadum as the RSF political incubator?
– There are prominent leaders in Taggadum who have contact with the Rapid Support Forces, and some of them later became members within its negotiating team. They are well-known party leaders.
– Why did you decide to pull out from the Rapid Support Advisory Council at this very time specifically?
– We have no political or party affiliation, and we are following a clear and well-known national line that transcends tribal and regional affiliations, we adopt a national stand, Sudanese stand, and this is still our conviction.
– The Rapid Support Forces issued a statement denying any relationship with you as being advisers. Where is the truth?
– The Rapid Support Forces’ denial concerns them and addresses their credibility or lack thereof, and we played major national roles, and we advised and confronted the hardliners, especially the like of Youssef Ezzat and others.
– Are there hidden conflicts within the RSF leadership?
– There is a great disparity within the leadership system that is affected by the ambition of individuals, but the reality is that no one can take any action without the approval of Hemaidti, Abdel Rahim and Al-Qoni.
– Do you expect the Rapid Support Forces to play any future political role, considering all the crimes committed?
– I think they will find it very difficult despite the fact that Sudanese are tolerant , because the RSF have smashed this tolerance and placed big barriers between them and the Sudanese people.
– What is the importance of the recent splits within the ranks of the rebellion, including Kikil pull out?
– Kikil’s exit was also a major event considering that he is the first and highest military official in central Sudan and they were cognizant of this fact and of his importance. So I expect a great impact from that exit on the social and military levels, as happened before with the death of Al-Bishi and how we saw the RSF decline and retreat at that front.
– In your view, when or how will the war end?
– Practically, the war has ended with its first demands and its major public statements: We are going to arrest the president, we want his surrender, we want this and that… and what is happening now are the repercussions of the war, including field developments that clearly indicate that we are heading towards wrapping up the whole war situation.
– What do you know about Plan B that Hemaidti recently talked about?
– I don’t know anything about it, but it is most likely a scenario of mobilizing more troops and pushing them into field in areas they were talking about attacking in the past.
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