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Sudan: CLF Karar excuses for the recent arrests are nonsensical…

February 16, 2022 (KHARTOUM) – Commander of Land Forces in the Sudanese army Issam Karar said the military command has purged political elements to prevent military coups orchestrated by political parties. On February 14th, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Commander in Chief of the Sudanese army dismissed hundreds of military officers from the army. In an interview with Al-Hilal TV on February 15, Lt Gen Karar said there was a campaign by the political forces to tarnish the image of the Sudanese army and portray them as against democratic change in Sudan” (Sudan Tribune – ‘Sudan purged political elements in national army to prevent coup: general’ 17.02.2022).

The Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the coup-makers of 26th October 2021. Who just happens to be the two-time coup-makers in Sudan. Is saying they have arrested political leaders, civilian activists and union leaders of late, because these would make a new coup d’etat in Sudan. However, there is no proof of this.

The ones arrested and been detained in the recent days are Resistance Council activists, Union leaders and political leaders. These are for the ones continuing the revolution that started in December 2018 and it got hijacked by the Transitional Sovereign Council, which later was coup d’etat against in October 2021. Now months later over 80 civilians has died as a result of continues demonstrations against the government and the military control of the Khartoum regime.

Al-Burhan and Hemeti has all power. They are the faces of the Transitional Sovereign Council and all their promises are hallow. If they were sincere… they wouldn’t have challenged the previous weak and soft agreement with civilian stakeholders. These was betrayed in the recent coup d’etat and that’s why CLF Karar says this, because its in the times as well.

The force who has the ability to carry a coup is the ones who are in power in Sudan. It is not the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) or the Resistance Councils… neither the Unions in association of Sudan Professionals Association. The political parties in Sudanese Congress Party or National Umma Party wouldn’t be capable of it either.

The ones who could force a coup would be the army commanders and the allies of the TMC, which happens to be in the Sovereign Council at the moment. The civil society has the streets and can own them, but they don’t have the fire-power or a seat at the grand table. Therefore, the CLF isn’t sincere or even real about this. His just lying and we all know the truth.

The army commanders and the ones in power is the ones who can hold the nation hostage. The CLF knows this, but want the make the civilians even more powerful than they really are. That’s why this revolution and demonstrations has been going on for months and years on end now. The resilience and will power is there, but it shows who calls the shots. It isn’t the ones who are arrested or taken away by the security agencies. No, it’s the ones decreeing everything from the shiny tables of Khartoum.

Lt. Gen. Karar can sell this lie, but it doesn’t make it more true. They are just trying to make excuses and make it seems like a reasonable idea to arrest people for their political activity. These are political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Because, the army and the TMC is using these reasons to keep them behind bars. While there is no proof of this….

The only ones who can make a third coup in a matter of years. Are one of the military commander within the ranks of the Sovereign Council and that should worry them more… than people who fights for a civilian representative government in the Republic. Peace.

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Opinion: After Mao’s recent rants – I understand why the DP Block went nowhere

Yesterday on Twitter, Democratic Party (DP) Party President Norbert Mao went on a rampage in defence of Jacob Oulanyah and his own treatment abroad at some point. While also throwing all sorts of shade against the National Unity Platform (NUP). That was the key thing in what he was doing. He was trying to undermine and mock the NUP, as it has party funding and medical tourism themselves. However, he rather want them to look bad than take accountability himself.

Mao really showed his hiding in plain sight. His not a trustworthy actor or an opposition for that matter. We can all see why Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerubaga loves this man. His one of them and he could easily wine-and-dine on a regular basis. Surely, he could go to the movies or participate at a venue with them. As they are clearly his friends…

What happened yesterday makes all sorts of sense why the DP Block or Special Purpose Vehicle didn’t work ahead of 2021 General Election. Where he tried to get Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine as the Presidential Candidate under his umbrella and his wings. However, that didn’t work and wasn’t a legit outfit in such manner. That’s why he is still feeling butt hurt that this project didn’t work like the Democratic Alliance (TDA) did in 2016.

In 2016 he was able to nearly get all opposition under the same organization and working together ahead of the polls. However, in 2020 and 2021 that wasn’t happening. Heck, Mao couldn’t even get the Third Force or the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) under his banner. There was never any sights on Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and only trying to hoodwink the NUP to be part of it.

That’s maybe why his on rampage in 2022. The 2021 elections proved how he lacks resources or ability to be viable leader. There is only briefcase parties and former DP leaders who joined in the DP Block. Well, even Abed Bwanika joined NUP instead of the DP together with a band of brothers who left Mao ahead of the polls to join Bobi Wine. That shows the blow and the lack of character he has.

At this point Museveni has the next generation of Ofwono Opondo in Mao. He can become the Government Spokesperson and just get his meal-ticket. So, he can defend the government and their policies. Now his defending party funding and taking a stand against the NUP this way. His defending Oulanyah just like the NRM MPs. The only difference is that Mao is a supposed opposition and outside government.

Well for some, his just turning into a glorified Florence Nakiwala Kiyingi. We can just await him to get Karamjoa Affairs or be a State House appointee. As he rather defend the state who doesn’t deliver proper service delivery and therefore… sending its VIPs into hospitals abroad. Alas, he rather defend the party funding and be a vocal voice like OO.

If he wants to be in opposition… he better act like one. Because, in 2022 it’s hard to see a difference between him or any of the NRM stooges in Parliament. He could just have Chief Whipped by NRM and told what to do. Since, there is no great knowledge or prosperous victory in his argument. It is just as flawed and only discredits himself. If that was his plan?

Well done Sir, I am sure the professors and intellectuals you look up gives you credit. Since, you are only looking like a fool. NUP is a part of the system and isn’t on an island. Still, it is at least trying to be an opposition who tries to keep the NRM accountable. The same does the FDC… but you?

Well… your a magnificent cheerleader who should just wear yellow and start professing your love for Museveni. That would sincere and not this astute disgust, which you delivered yesterday. Peace.

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2022 Luwum Day Remarks by Museveni could have easily been directed against his very own regime…

Well… here we are and things are moving just along the same lines as our ancestors and little to nothing has changed. We have soda bottles, cellphones and fancy cars. There is ability to import and export from far and wide. Information is moving swiftly and the tyrants cannot control the formation of all intelligence anymore. However, they are still working on overtime to control the narratives and history telling.

On a day like today, in memory of the martyr Reverend Luwum. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is working on overtime to discredit and make the predecessors look as evil as possible. To shed a positive light on his own reign and reason to self-styled Presidency for Life. Because, it is not like he ills of the past ceased with their end. No, he has re-issued them and made them a part of his imprint of government.

I will only take few passages from the speech, as it reflects his jaded mind in 2022.

As we begins with this passage:

Government gazetted 16th February as a public holiday, to commemorate Archbishop Janani Luwum’s legacy and martyrdom. The day is also an opportunity to reflect on the valor and courage displayed by Ugandans in the fight against bad leadership and dictatorship. We honour the memory of the dead and celebrate them for their sacrifice and contribution to Uganda’s liberation from the shackles of oppression. For instance, two Cabinet Ministers, Charles Oboth-Ofumbi and Erinayo Oryema, were murdered alongside the Archbishop by Idi Amin’s soldiers” (Museveni, 16.02.2022).

It is amazing to read these words from a man who has run a nation with blunt force since January 1986. Someone who has put the shackles, assassinated and silenced the dissidents over all these years. The only difference is that his the Head of State and Amin is deceased at this point. Museveni have done everything Amin did and continues to do so. There is no stop of the oppression and use of military force to control the masses. If it is abductions, kidnappings, torturing or keep civilians incommunicado. Also, in addition extra judicial killings of both high ranking officials and opposition activists. Therefore, the bad leadership and dictatorship hasn’t ceased to exists, but only has a new head on top…

Another passage he says this:

Therefore, as you reflect on our tragic past, you should also thank the Almighty God for enabling us to correct the mistakes which stalled Uganda’s progress. Some Countries have failed to emerge from the mistakes of bad leadership. They got severely torn apart and have remained in an ungovernable condition as a result of the bad decisions of their leaders. There are many examples that one can quote. However, in the case of Uganda, we were able to rescue the Country from total collapse and redirect it on the path of stability and prosperity” (Museveni, 16.02.2022).

What is striking that Museveni cannot see what he himself is doing and what sort of state his running at the very moment. It is like his distorted mind has jaded it all. He says Uganda has emerged from bad leadership, but that isn’t true. There been plenty of bad decisions made by him over the years. The President in 2022 is still promising stability and prosperity like it is 1990s. However, this man hasn’t changed things to much and the militarizations of politics haven’t made things better, but has ensured the UPDF involvement in all parts of the civilian government. That isn’t solving problems, but making army commanders working in civilian fields, which they are not fit for. That is bad leadership, but the President would never say so… we know that and it’s really bad or getting worse over the years.

Final passage:

The fruits of liberation are now ripe in every sector of our society. Uganda enjoys unprecedented peace and stability. There are some few evil doers, like the ADF, who are puzzled by this great achievement. Their attempts to distract us from the work of building Uganda into a modern middle income Country have been decisively defeated. The UPDF is determined to uproot any disruptive and negative forces inside or outside Uganda. Uganda’s rapid march towards the goal of socio-economic transformation cannot be stopped by anyone” (Museveni, 16.02.2022).

Here we just see it and he sets up the stage as well. It is really so revealing how his banking on the middle-income country status, which he has been promising for over a decade or so now. It is the promise of rainbows and unicorns, which never get to encounter or even see in the flesh. The dream that turns into a nightmare, because the President cannot govern or have the ability to make things properly. He has had decades to ensure this and has had all the support a leader could from donors and aid organizations. Still, his mannerisms and choices is self-deprecating and therefore, the results are there after. We are also seeing how he has to use fear both internally and externally too, which is such a nice thing to do on a day of a martyr. It is just a sensible thing to do for the old man. As it is fitting to put the pressure on, I suppose.

Well… this wasn’t jolly reading, but that’s because Museveni’s reign isn’t all that. It is grim and it isn’t getting better. It is tragic as a man who had all the hope and the promise in the early years, even as he was burning the North. Still, everyone had hope that he would be different than Amin. However, he has taken all of his traits and evolved them into the imprint of the state. Which is tragic and for him to celebrate this day is disgusting. As he resembles everything Rev. Luwum fought against. Peace.

Sudan: Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) – Press Statement (16.02.2022)

Meeting of members of the Executive Office of the Forces for Freedom and Change with Lieutenant-General Kabashi, Al-Atta and others, fabrication and deception from the coup forces.

What was attributed to Darfur 24 by a source from the forces of freedom and change about the meeting of three members of the executive office of the forces of freedom and change with Lieutenant-General Kabashi and others is untrue and fabricated and part of the ongoing campaigns against the forces of freedom and change from the coup and those who deal with it, and an attempt to strike and disrupt the building of the broad civil front to confront the coup, and for Freedom and Change are official spokespersons and not an unknown source.

Members of the aforementioned Executive Office have been chased and arrested over the past few days, just as their colleagues were arrested before. The forces of freedom and change are in one trench with our people to defeat the coup, and attempts to demonize it will not succeed.

Executive Office of the Forces of Freedom and Change

Khartoum February 16, 2022 AD