
Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo aka Hemeti issued a Press Release yesterday. The Vice President of the Transitional Sovereign Council and part of the Transitional Military Council. The two time coup d’etat leader is now trying to claim moral superiority. That is very clear and he has tried to envision himself in a different image. However, his past and warlord activity will never leave his sights. That’s why his so connected and been a commander of the Rapid Support Force (RSF)/Janjaweed in Darfur. It isn’t like Hemeti is innocent doesn’t have skulls to answer for. He does and that history will never leave his name.
That’s why a Press Release like yesterday is to rebrand and objectively made to differentiate him from others. His trying to be the good governor among the military commanders in the Sovereign Council. Hemeti is trying to say the rights things, but the same government has promoted and prolonged the agony of the Republic. The military commanders who he is a part of is behind massacres and extra judicial murders of civilians. So, Hemeti cannot just suddenly act like his righteous. That’s not how it works…
Here is the most poignant quotes from the Press Release!
“The spread of tribal conflicts throughout the country and bloodshed without taking into account the sanctity of the soul that God has forbidden to touch, and the high voices of hatred and racism will inevitably lead our country to collapse, which we will not be part of and we will not remain silent or silent at all about everyone who threatens this country and its people” (Hemeti, 22.07.2022).
It is not like this is anything new. The happenings in the Blue Nile State is tragic and shouldn’t have occurred. However, this is nothing new and he himself has used the RSF for similar actions in the Darfur for years. The TMC and the Military Commanders has also ensured similar actions over the years too. So, the Lt. Gen. cannot run away from that and yes, the acts are wrong, but its not the right person who is issuing this sort of statement. It doesn’t feel sincere from. This is only done for political capital and the quote just proves that…
“I have spent the past weeks in Darfur and will return to it again to continue what I started there and implement and complete the peace agreement. I was shocked by the extent of the destruction left by years of wars and marginalization there, the size of conflicts and disputes between the components of the region, the spread of poverty, poor services and the absence of the state, I have made great efforts, the results of which are beginning to show promising, so I will continue with my other comrades the work we have embarked on so that every inch of our country enjoys security and stability and until we end the rhetoric of racism and hatred once and for all” (Hemeti, 22.07.2022).
The Lt. Gen. must think we are fools and not know the history of his armed militia. The destruction of Darfur has been done under his watch and command. The RSF or Janjaweed have been known for this activity. The acts of massacres and ruthless killings is well-known. It has been documented and its not like its an unknown feature. That’s why he should take some responsibility for the state of affairs, because his a vital part of the deconstruction, which has been going on for years. He made the Darfur bleed and it’s easy access to what the Janjaweed did. So, Hemeti cannot just ask like a statesman and be held accountable for his actions. It is sickening and the time he has spent in Khartoum haven’t really changed him. He just knows the game of playing the publicity stunt now. However, it doesn’t change his past or the manner of his known to operate…
“In conclusion, I reiterate, and from the position of my national and moral responsibility, my full commitment to work to protect the goals of the glorious December revolution, and to protect the transitional period so that it leads to a real democratic transformation and free and fair elections. On reforming the military and security system and implementing the Juba Agreement for the Peace of Sudan, including the provision of security arrangements for a single professional army that reflects Sudan’s plurality and diversity, preserves the country’s security and sovereignty and repels all forms of aggression against it” (Hemeti, 22.07.2022).
We know that Al-Burhan and Hemeti wants to “own” the December Revolution. However, they tried to hijack it and make it their own. That was done to legitimize their reign. Hemeti is trying to forge that narrative and they have done this both of them. It is really sickening that they are doing this. When we know what they both did and ordered to the civilians before and after the revolution. They are still using force against the resistance and the civilians who are protesting. Therefore, these words are not sincere. Far from it and only done for the naive to swallow.
The Lt. Gen. are doing and saying these words to make himself a credible character. However, no one should believe him. The ones who does… should look into the man and his actions. His not the man who intends to portray himself as. The words aren’t accurate and everyone should know that. Peace.