As the parties to the main political scene in Sudan reached an agreement yesterday, two Washington Post writers are likely to follow the footsteps of the Arab Spring, where the strongman of the regime falls and remains his allies.
The newspaper published an article by editor-in-chief Adam Taylor in partnership with Clare Barker, who said that the participation of unpopular military leaders in Sudan's planned transition to civilian rule suggests that this country will follow the rules of the game that have become entrenched and aborted most of the Arab Spring revolutions Which began in 2011.
The article said that although the agreement states that those involved in the violence against protesters should not be allowed to participate in the next power, it does not rule out the participation of the most violent military commanders whose forces were known to be "quick support" against the rebels, (Hamidati).
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The two authors said Hamidati was part of a military council that many in Sudan regard as an extension of ousted leader Omar Hassan al-Bashir. He has suppressed protests since the president stepped down, including the famous sit-in incident last month before the army's general command, About 100 people.
"The Friday agreement was a cause for optimism given the unity of the opposition and the promise of an independent investigation into mass killings and genuine concern about my safety," the article quoted McGill University Associate Professor Khalid Mustafa Madani as saying.
However, Madani said many were concerned that regime officials might be able to use delay tactics or try to divide civilian opposition ahead of planned delivery, adding that at this juncture the role of the international community was very important.
Spring countries style
If military leaders delay reform, they will follow the pattern of other Arab Spring countries, where the men of the regime who the Sudanese want to get rid of cling to power and in some cases stop attempts at democratic reform.
However, the rebels understand the dangers. At the height of the protests, some carried banners saying "We do not want to be like Egypt."