“Fanning the Conflict in Darfur: The Role of the Sudanese Army and Its Complicity with Moussa Hilal”
The sudden involvement of Moussa Hilal, the "founder of militias"
In a surprising development, UN investigations have revealed the role of the Sudanese army in fueling the conflict in the Darfur region by providing military support to Moussa Hilal, the former leader of the “Revolutionary Awakening Council” movement and founder of the “Janjaweed” militias. This revelation marks an important step in understanding the complexities of the conflict in the region and clarifying the involved parties and their roles.
The conflict in Darfur began in 2003 when the Sudanese government launched an attack on rebel fighters in the region. Since then, violent conflicts have continued in the area, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of thousands and the displacement of millions of people.
The provision of military support by the Sudanese army to Moussa Hilal solidifies a new understanding of the dynamics of the conflict in Darfur. Instead of being a factor for peace and stability, the army appears to contribute to escalating the conflict by supporting armed groups and providing them with military supplies.
Investigations reveal that Moussa Hilal plays a complex role in the political and military scene in Sudan. He is considered the founder of one of the largest militias in the region, the “Janjaweed,” which has been accused of committing war crimes and human rights violations in Darfur. He was also part of the “Revolutionary Awakening Council” movement, which seeks to achieve a balance of power in the region.
The complicity of the Sudanese army with Moussa Hilal is linked to the complexities of the military and political conflict in Sudan. The army, as a government institution, is supposed to maintain security and stability, but its involvement in fueling conflicts reinforces a completely different understanding.
These developments have serious consequences for security and stability in Darfur and Sudan as a whole. If the army continues to support militias and fuel the conflict, it will exacerbate the suffering of civilian populations and complicate opportunities for peaceful settlement.
Therefore, the international community and political parties in Sudan must work earnestly to stop the army’s support for militias and achieve peace and justice in Darfur. Failing to address these challenges could worsen the humanitarian crisis in the region and destabilize regional stability.
