The refinery will be used to operate, but the betrayal remains?! – The face of truth – ✍️ Ibrahim Shaqlawi
Sudan is witnessing a dangerous security escalation with the rapid support militia continuing in violation of international humanitarian law, in light of the clear silence of the international community and regional and international organizations. This silence raises major questions about international positions, especially with the escalation of events that confirm that the militia is using the burned land policy in its confrontation with the Sudanese armed forces, which shows the catastrophic security and strategic crisis sustained which is almost afflicting the country. Where the militia destroyed the “Jelly” Khartoum oil derivatives refinery.
Sudanese woke yesterday to pillars of thick smoke rising from the Jelly Refinery, one of the most important oil installations north of Khartoum. Field sources indicated that the smoke was caused by violent clashes between the armed forces and the rapid support militia, as the latter burned the refinery to cover the withdrawal of its soldiers after it was besieged and expelled by the army. This tactic, which represents a blatant violation of international humanitarian law, reveals the militia's loss of initiative on the ground, the beginning of its collapse and its reliance on the destruction of infrastructure to achieve political gains.
According to experts, the Khartoum refinery represents one of the most important oil facilities in Sudan, as it contributes to covering 33% of local energy consumption, reflecting its great economic importance. Establishing the refinery cost Sudan around $7 billion, in addition to the cost of creating associated lines, warehouses and facilities. If the need to establish a new refinery, it may require at least 18 months to complete.
The targeting of civilian and vital installations is a direct violation of Article 52 of the First Supplementary Protocol of 1977 and is classified as a war crime under Article 8 of the Rome Basic System. These violations, which affected power and water stations, health and education facilities, reflect a systematic strategy to weaken the Sudanese government through popular pressure resulting from the failure of basic services. But these tactics, which may be aimed at pushing the government toward negotiation, seem closer to a desperate attempt than a militia that has lost its legitimacy and faces internal and external isolation. Immediately after these military and political developments, the Sudanese Armed Forces issued a condemnation in accordance with the incident and described the Rapid Support Militia as terrorists, and the Sudanese government, through the government spokesperson, Khaled Al – esir, issued a statement condemning the militia, the militia, the militia, issued the militia of the militia, the militia, the militia, issued the militia of the militia, militia, militia, released the militia of the militia, the militia, the militia, released the militia of the militia, the militia, the militia, released the militia of the militia, the militia, the militia, published the militia of the militia, the militia, the militia, published the militia condemning the militia, the militia by targeting infrastructure. This was followed by a visit yesterday by the chairman of the Sudan Sovereignty Council, army commander Abdel-fattah al-burhan, to the refinery after his release, announcing his commitment to cracking down on its role in supplying from the national capital with fuel, while continuing to defeat the rebellion until security and peace are restored to the Sudanese.
These recent developments highlight major security challenges facing our country. The targeting of the refinery is not limited to being a hostile act against a vital establishment, but also a threat to the economic and political stability of the country. However, international silence on these violations raises questions about the duality of standards regarding Sudanese affairs. Therefore, these attacks should be read as a clear indication that the rapid support militia is aware of its military collapse, which has led it to try to confuse the political and security scene by targeting infrastructure. However, this approach improves the resolve of the Sudanese government and armed forces to eradicate these threats and rebuild what has been destroyed.
In this context, the need to support Sudan at regional and international levels to address these challenges. Classifying the militia as a terrorist destination and pursuing its international supporters represent basic steps to ensuring the stability and security of the country. As part of the international position, the United States of America has already taken significant steps to combat violations by the Rapid Support Militia. The US State Department has described crimes committed by the militia as war crimes and increased crimes against humanity, noting its systematic use of violence against civilians.
The US Treasury also imposed sanctions on the militia commander, Muhammad Hamdan Daglo (Hamidati) and seven of his economic companies, which represent the financial nerve of the militia. These sanctions come amid international efforts to dry up the militia's funding sources and limit their ability to continue military operations, but they also underscore the need for greater international escalation to support Sudan in its battle against these violations.
According to what we see in the face of the truth, what is happening in our country today is not just an internal war, but rather a test of the will of the international community in the face of the militia and its challenges that challenge in question The foundations of international law, which call for a corporate stand to avoid the repetition of catastrophic scenarios observed by other countries. What is happening in Sudan today requires real solidarity, as it represents a test of international will to combat militia violations. The international community must move beyond condemnation to take concrete steps, including classifying the militia as a terrorist destination and prosecuting its supporters, to ensure that its crimes do not become a precedent that threatens the global peace and security. As for the refinery, it will be used to work with the will of the Sudanese, but the betrayal remains in a world that still stands spectators to a war inflamed by international conspiracy and regional ambitions with the help of strong politics internal which seeks to achieve its folding program.
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Sunday January 26, 2025 AD. (Email protected)
