SUDAN INSIGHT ALERT: Bloomberg – Devils On Horseback Leader Holds Fate of Sudan In His Hands
Bloomberg’s feature piece suggests that Himedti’s alleged role in the June 3 massacre complicates his presidency ambitions, as he is likely to face resistance from within the military council and the elites who have traditionally led Sudan.
Salah Aldoma, a professor of international relations at Omdurman Islamic University, said: “Himedti is looking for some guarantees so he can make a safe exit,” as “his use was only as a military assistant to oust Bashir.” Activist Asiel Alamin also raised the possibility of Himedti’s removal by the rest of Sudan’s military council.
However, International Crisis Group analyst Alan Boswell said “any action against him at the moment risks civil war.” Author Harry Verhoeven, said any move to check Himedti’s power risks splitting the council, and “it’s a dangerous proposition…very few actors… have a realistic vision of political order beyond the next couple of weeks.”