SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: BBC - Sudan crisis: Return of the feared Janjaweed

4/6/19: BBC – Sudan crisis: Return of the feared Janjaweed, by Fergal Keane

 BBC Africa editor Fergal Keane argues that military control of Sudanese life “will not change,” citing Himedti’s rise as the “likely leader of a counter-revolution,” and the international community’s inaction.

 Keane attributes Himedti’s growing power over post-Bashir Sudan to the military exploiting the differences within Sudan’s diverse “people’s movement,” suggesting that an established political party would have the structures and internal discipline to make swift changes at the negotiating table.

Keane then argues that the military benefits from an international scene whereby “force can have its way without consequence if the killers and torturers represent a valuable enough asset to other stronger powers,” noting the UN Security Council is unable to unite on a joint-course of action in Sudan, the US’ disinterest, and the African Union being currently chaired by Egyptian president Abdelfattah al-Sisi, who is said to be hostile to civilian rule.