Those Surrendering to SAF

Rashid Abdel Rahim
For days now, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have been imposing a tight siege on the cities of Al-Khawi and Al-Nehoud.

The Air Force is carrying out precise strikes, neutralizing numerous rebel forces and destroying equipment.

This is one aspect of the battle against the rebellion. Another battle being waged by the army, its military intelligence, and the security and intelligence apparatus is the luring in many rebel leaders and forces.

Not a day goes by without a force or commander surrendering to the Sudanese army. Two days ago, Brigadier General Hamdan Bashir, a commander in the Tamazuj forces, surrendered, preceded by Commander Jidu Muhammad Hamid Shawqar along with approximately two hundred of his men.

Defection from the rebellion has become an effective tool in destabilizing the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and sawing the seeds of distrust among them, especially among the senior leadership. The Daqris prison in Nyala holds a number of those suspected by the RSF of harboring intentions to desert or contact the SAF. The surrender of the rebels, in addition to its moral value, holds immense religious significance, as those who surrender should not be rejected, turned away, or mistreated.
Every individual or leader who surrenders represents a significant military and moral asset. Accepting those who surrender is a strength according to international legal principles, and it sends a message to the world that the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudanese state are genuine advocates of peace who do not require a truce or negotiations.

Furthermore, I believe it is more appropriate for the state to address the private rights of those who committed transgressions during the war. This would prevent further bloodshed, halt the destruction of infrastructure such as electricity, and, most importantly, stop the killing of young people serving with those armed forces.

These young people, beyond their strong faith and devotion to their country, are educated, working or studying in important fields, and constitute a national asset that deserves to be protected. The sheer ignorance of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leaders has led them to destroy their own people, especially the Arab tribes of Darfur, who are an integral part of this beloved homeland. We must not hesitate to take any action that protects them and their children, who are being destroyed by the folly of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, his brother Abdel Rahim, and their followers.
The government of Niger has taken steps in the city of Diffa, which has a large Rizeigat population, including revoking their citizenship and demanding their departure. This may be a genuine effort to protect their country, or it may be a conspiracy to bolster the RSF with fighters from among them. Whatever the reason, these are measures that require careful consideration. The crucial point is to stop the war, which some naive individuals are using as a means of mercenary gain.
Let us fortify our country with military strength and our great army, and also by seeking peace from a position of strength, for we are not weak.

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