This feels like more theatrics from the AU, which from the start when Hemedti convinced Faki to demand a seat at the mediation table, has been subtly and not so subtly using its seat to rebalance talks to give added support to military-Islamist forces. This has imperiled the
https://twitter.com/SudanTribune_EN/status/1539514094864289792
credibility of the entire process. The fact that only the military and its supporters are truly lamenting the AU's withdrawal demonstrates this point.
No doubt there should be AU representation at the table, but what role exactly? Perhaps as part of a
No doubt there should be AU representation at the table, but what role exactly? Perhaps as part of a
https://twitter.com/GeneralDagllo/status/1539562064208855040
"technical" track that seems to be emerging, but ultimately another influential political role would likely be looked at suspiciously by pro-democracy forces. Many continue to allege a quid pro quo between Hemedti and Faki, who need each other to advance their personal objectives
in both #Sudan and #Chad, respectively. The question outstanding is whether given that suspicion the AU can play any productive role in the resumption of talks? A more independent and respected figure, who isnt also Faki's chief of staff, would at least be a good start.
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