Why the Sudanese Military will Succeed

Omar al-Bashir 

The fall of Bashir, who ruled Sudan for over three decades, came at a 

very worst moment. In the context of democracy, public order is at a 

high risk considering turmoil in the neighborhood.Unrest in Tripoli 

and Algiers. And South Sudan is boiling at the feet.

After weeks of peaceful protests, it’s a teeth clenching feeling lest turmoil 

erupts in Khartoum. The restraint up there is commendable. So far the spirit 

of protesters has remained peaceful and persistent. The citizens are following 

every move. The military has very little room to play any game. Any perception

 of ill motive can agitate the protesters any time. 

The military in Khartoum will succeed because it has embraced

 finesse and class towards duty

Social skills

It was quite a stir internationally when it was first reported that the Sudanese military 

were protecting civilians from attacks targeted at them by ant-riot police. Indeed it 

remains a historical peculiarity that protesters can choose to picket right outside 

a military base. This was exactly the seat of power. For civilians to camp outside

 it, is an indication that they fully trust the military to act professionally in keeping 

with their duty discipline. And there has not been any disappointment. It remains 

curious to wonder whether Bashir’s sympathy towards the Syrian regime may have 

shaped the unique conduct of the army men in his country.  Bashar al-Assad has 

killed many civilians in his quest to remain in power. 

It was a refreshing experience on the African continent for the Sudanese army to affirm

their sovereign duty to the people that it was to protect them from any harm. Finally,

 the military had to draw the line for Bashir and ask him to step down, for that was the

 only solution that was likely to appease the masses. Sovereignty is the right and freedom

 of a people to choose how they will be governed.

Exemplary

Since the public declaration by the military that they were to protect lives, they have 

kept that high promise to date. They are not willing to compromise any ethical tenets. 

They are not willing to become abusers themselves. Their foremost duty is to restore 

civilian rule in Khartoum. And they are believable.

Great Patience

The absolute patience exhibited by the military council has been unprecedented.

They are willing to engage with protest leaders to the full length of negotiations. 

They have recognized that truly, the citizens can exercise their sovereign power 

directly. This realization has made communication between them and civilians 

very effective. This might be the greatest success factor in establishing a civilian 

rule in Sudan. Bashir was not willing to listen

Above all, the military has been able to interpret the underlying issues  correctly and 

acted accordingly. They realized that Bashir had become a danger to the existence 

of the Sudanese state. He had to go. That was very precise consumption of intelligence

 by the military.

There is a commitment to dialogue and there is no room for despair in turning around

the misfortunes of Khartoum