Following in Iran’s Footsteps: Al-Burhan seeks support from the Muslim Brotherhood in Libya
Salah Manaa revealed in a tweet the reason behind the visit of the Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to Libya. Manaa stated in the tweet, “Al-Burhan‘s visit to Libya is to purchase weapons and four-wheel-drive vehicles from the militias guarding Dbeibah, after the disbursement clause from the central bank to his government was suspended.” Manaa added that the first deal, valued at 7 million, was sold to the state for 15 million dollars through an intermediary, and the loss is not compensated, given Dbeibah‘s current state.
⭕ رئيس مجلس السيادة يلتقي دولة رئيس الوزراء الليبي
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— مجلس السيادة الإنتقالي – السودان (@TSC_SUDAN) February 26, 2024
Following Iran’s example, Al-Burhan sought the support of the Muslim Brotherhood in Libya. In this context, the Sudanese Army Commander and Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, visited Tripoli on Monday, where he met with the Prime Minister of the Libyan Government of National Unity, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah. It appears that Al-Burhan is seeking to contain his international isolation due to his hostile positions, as he is increasingly viewed as responsible for prolonging the war, having undermined international efforts to settle the crisis on multiple occasions.
A statement from the Sudanese Sovereignty Council’s media reported that “Al-Burhan briefed Dbeibah on the developments in Sudan” during their meeting in the capital, Tripoli.
The statement quoted Dbeibah confirming his “commitment to achieving peace, security, and stability in Sudan and resolving the current crisis,” highlighting efforts made in this regard to “maintain the country’s security and unity.”
In this context, the Libyan Presidential Council President, Mohammed Al-Menfi, earlier on Monday, affirmed his country’s support for the unity and stability of Sudan and for Al-Burhan‘s efforts to achieve this.
زيارة البرهان الي ليبيا من اجل شراء سلاح و سيارات دفع رباعي من المليشيات التي تحرس الدبيبة ،بعد ان تم ايقاف بند الصرف من البنك المركزي الي حكومته ، الصفقة الاولي قيمتها ٧ مليون بيعت الي الدولة ب ١٥ مليون دولار عبر وسيط ،وفاقد الشي لا يعطيه وحال الدبيبة يغني عن السؤال
— صلاح مناع (@SalahManaa5) February 26, 2024
Accompanying Al-Burhan on his visit to Libya were the Foreign Minister, Ali Al-Sadiq, and the Director of General Intelligence, Ahmed Ibrahim Mufadal, according to the statement.
Al-Burhan‘s visit to Sudan comes after Dbeibah announced on Saturday an initiative for “peaceful settlement and a ceasefire” between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which he revealed during a phone call with the Rapid Support Forces leader, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, known as “Hemetti.”
This visit reflects Al-Burhan‘s desire to pursue success similar to that achieved by Hemetti during his recent foreign tour, where he visited several African countries, including Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Rwanda, presenting his vision for peace in Sudan and expressing his readiness to engage in negotiations to end the war and establish the Sudanese state on new foundations.
In September 2021, Sudan called for a review of all agreements signed with Libya after 2011 for activation. In August 2021, Libya and Sudan agreed to activate the Quadripartite Agreement for deploying joint forces to guard the borders between Libya and neighboring countries to curb irregular migration. In October 2022, Dbeibah announced the opening of closed land borders with Sudan.
Since mid-April 2023, the Sudanese army led by Al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces led by “Hemetti” have been engaged in a war that has resulted in more than 13,000 deaths and approximately 8 million displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations. The Sudanese army has faced setbacks, losing control of vital locations in Khartoum and several regions, while the Rapid Support Forces have achieved significant battlefield gains.
Negotiations sponsored by Saudi Arabia and the United States in Jeddah in recent times between the conflicting parties failed to make a breakthrough. Al-Burhan sabotaged the talks with conditions described as “unrealistic,” revealing his escalatory intentions by threatening to continue the war.
Efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in East Africa to reconcile Al-Burhan and Hemetti, paving the way for a ceasefire and aid delivery, also failed, despite Hemetti expressing unconditional readiness to engage in any initiatives to stop the war.
Hidden Reasons for Al-Burhan‘s Visit to Libya:
Salah Manaa revealed in a tweet the reason behind the visit of Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, to Libya.
Manaa stated in the tweet, “Al-Burhan‘s visit to Libya is to purchase weapons and four-wheel-drive vehicles from the militias guarding Dbeibah, after the disbursement clause from the central bank to his government was suspended.”
Manaa added that the first deal, valued at 7 million, was sold to the state for 15 million dollars through an intermediary, and the loss is not compensated, given Dbeibah‘s current state.
During the recent period, Al-Burhan worked to obstruct the flow of humanitarian aid to areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum, al-Jazirah, Darfur, and Kordofan, by holding it at the port of Port Sudan under the supervision of his government, ignoring all international warnings of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
