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In Sudan, the protest continues despite measures taken by the head of state Friday night. Omar al-Bashir announced the dissolution of the government and declared a state of emergency. The president says he wants to solve the crisis the country is going through.

" Words in the air ". This is what opponents of the Sudanese regime are saying about President Omar al-Bashir's statement. For Rashid Said Ahmad, a member of the Communist Party, it is even an admission of weakness of the regime. " This regime has no way out of the quagmire into which it has sunk in the last 30 years. In the face of the popular uprising, Omar al-Bashir does not have many options, "he says.

" In fact, I think the president is doing us a favor," he adds. Instead of crushing the uprising, he gives it more energy, it strengthens it. Now, absolutely everyone, even those who just observe, all can see that this regime, this president, have no way out of the crisis, whether economic, social, or regional. Even the undecided citizens have a reason to finally be convinced that Omar al-Bashir and his regime can do nothing to solve Sudan's problems. "

On Friday night, they were waiting for Omar al-Bashir to officially resign in the 2020 elections. But instead, the president only interrupted the activities of a parliamentary committee that was working to revise the constitution to allow him to to carry out a new mandate. Façade measures, for those who demand a change of regime.

The state of emergency legalises de facto repression of demonstrations, explains Mariam al-Mahdi, vice-president of the main opposition party Umma. " The state of emergency removes all constitutional freedoms, except the right to be judged, not to be killed and not to be tortured. Except that these rights have already been violated, even before the state of emergency. So the purpose of this statement is just to scare the Sudanese, "she says.

Despite the risks, the Sudanese Professionals' Association (PWA), a protracted movement at the heart of the protests, as well as the main opposition party Umma, is calling on the streets, as was the case on Saturday morning. For one of the members of the SPA, Mohamed Al-Asbat, the fall of the regime is inescapable. " It's only a matter of time. Maybe after a week, maybe a month, he says. People are on the street. "

Faced with a regime that clings, the Sudanese opposition is unanimous: the mobilization will continue to strengthen.

Omar al-Bashir isolated, but supported by the army

For the first time, Omar al-Bashir on Friday acknowledged the crisis situation in which his country is plunged. Very isolated in recent months, even within his party, the Sudanese president has sacked many ministers in order to be supported by his closest supporters. The Minister of Defense, General Awad Ibnouf, retains his post and attains the rank of Senior Vice President. Another man of confidence, Mohamed Tahir Ayala, is appointed prime minister.

" A loyal believer and loyalty counts for more than anything else," said Mohamed Naji, editor-in-chief of the Sudan Tribune . It is the same criteria that motivated his choice for the Minister of Defense, who campaigned in the army to neutralize it, prevent it from making a coup. "

The army continues to support the regime. This is crucial, as Mohamed Naji, editor-in-chief of the Sudan Tribune , explains.

All conditions of political change in Sudan are met, except for the army that is lacking.

Mohamed Naji, editor-in-chief of the "Sudan Tribune"

23-02-2019 - By RFI

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