Two battle, no battle: the vision of Dr. Kamel Idris for the future
In the midst of the great challenges encountered by Sudan, Dr. Kamel Idris, Prime Minister of the Transitional Prime Minister, has just put points on the letters and clearly define the characteristics of the real battle that the country is fighting. The problem is no longer just a military confrontation against the militias, but rather extended to another front which is no less dangerous: the war against hate speech and rumors. This precise diagnosis of the current situation, and the invitation to political forces to a complete national hospital project represents a roadmap necessary to get out of the current crisis and build a stable future.
Companies that undergo internal conflicts have always suffered from the trigger for hatred and incentive, and Sudan is no exception. While the battles revolve around the ground, malicious rumors and systematic lies propagate through social media and various platforms, working to poison the atmosphere, deepen the divisions and fuel the feelings of hostility between the components of a person. This hidden war, the war of poisoned words, targets the social fabric itself, and collapses the remaining links of confidence and cohesion, which makes the task of rebuilding the country more difficult and complicated. It is a battle aimed at destroying the patriotic spirit, distorting the facts and deceiving public opinion, and thus to weaken the internal front in favor of those who seek chaos and destruction.
The diagnosis by Dr Idris of this parallel front shows an in -depth understanding of the nature of the current conflict. The militias depend not only on military power, but also based on the discourse of mobilization and incentive which nourishes hatred and justifies violence. Consequently, the real victory will only be obtained by dealing with the two parties: to overcome the military force of the militias, and at the same time, the dismantling of the intention of a speech of hatred which nourishes it and gives it legitimacy in the minds of certain deceptions.
The call to a “complete national hospital project” is not only a slogan, but rather an extreme necessity. After decades of political polarization, repeated conflicts and bitter experiences, the surgeon has become deep and needs a complete treatment that goes beyond the simple ceasefire or a passing political settlement. This project must be based on the principles of transitional justice, societal reconciliation and the improvement of the tolerance and acceptance values of the other. He must include initiatives aimed at documenting crimes and human rights violations, not with the aim of revenge, but rather to ensure that punishment is not implemented and repeat these atrocities in the future. This also requires a real investment in education and the media to correct false ideas and to build a civil culture based on respect for diversity and coexistence.
The responsibility for the implementation of this project is not the responsibility of the only transitional government, but rather requires the concerted efforts of all the country’s political and civil forces. National unity is not only an option, but rather a prerequisite for the survival of this existential crisis. Political forces must go beyond their close differences and put the country’s interest above any other consideration. You must stop exchanging charges and betrayal, providing communication and dialogue bridges, and working together to develop a common vision for the future of Sudan.
The vision presented by Dr. Kamel Idris on the fight against a double battle against militias, hatred speeches and rumors, in addition to his call to a complete national hospital project, is in my opinion a very important and necessary vision to save Sudan from the abyss to which it is directed. This is a precise and daring diagnosis of the Sudan multi-sided problem. The crisis is not only an armed conflict, but rather a complete crisis which extends to the fragmentation of the social and political fabric.
This vision is necessary according to the complete treatment of the crisis, Dr Idris realizes that any military solution will not reach lasting peace. The speech of hatred and rumors is fuel for conflicts, sowing of discord and destroying it from any attempt at reconciliation. The treatment of this psychological and social aspect is the basis of the confidence and the restoration of national cohesion, and the project proposed for “national hospitalization” goes beyond simple temporary solutions. He approaches the deep wounds that have accumulated through decades of conflict and injustice (roots), and aims to build a more tolerant and flexible society, while stressing that the war of words is no less dangerous than the war of bullets is essential. Advocacy and disinformation can prolong conflicts and increase their complexity.
Are Sudanese political forces ready to adopt this project? … here lies the great difficulty and the biggest challenge. The modern history of Sudan shows that political forces, of different specters, are often captive to their ideological differences and their close interests. Several factors make the adoption of this complete project a very difficult thing, including a strong polarization. Sudanese political society suffers from a serious polarization and mutual skepticism. Each party tends to blame the other and prevail over their partisan interests or factions on the supreme national interest. This atmosphere makes it difficult to build a real consensus on a project of this size, with the absence of confidence, years of competition and conflicts, uninterrupted agreements and the coups which abandoned democratic transformations have created a profound lack of confidence between the different political components. The national hospital project requires a huge amount of mutual trust and a sincere intention to work joint.
Unfortunately, some of the political forces themselves contribute to spreading an inflammatory discourse of hatred, either intentionally or because of the inability to control their popular bases. This behavior directly contradicts the essence of the hospitalization project, as well as the impact of external parties, regional and international interventions, which often support the parties to the detriment of another, increase the complexity of the political scene and reduce the risks of internal compatibility.
Although the vision seems ideal and future, political reality in Sudan requires immediate solutions to the humanitarian and crushing security crisis. Political forces may find it difficult to focus on “long -term hospitalization” while people suffer from hunger, travel and daily fear, and in short, while the vision of Dr. Kamel Idris is a correct and necessary compass for Sudan, the will of political forces to adopt is a great doubt. The success will depend on the ability of these forces to overcome their differences, to put the interest of the country above all considerations and to show enough courage to recognize previous errors and to work sincerely for a common future.
In conclusion, Dr. Kamel Idris’ speech is an important turning point in understanding the nature of the Sudanese conflict. The battle is not limited to firearms and lead, but rather extends to minds and hearts. And the real victory will only be obtained when Sudan will be able to defeat the militias, and at the same time, he cleans toxins of hatred and rumors, and begins a national national healing path which will recover and unite. It is an arduous task, but it is not impossible if the efforts have combined and the wills unite with a goal: a safe, stable and prosperous Sudan.
