When military leaders lack a national vision and become hostages to personal agendas, the result is their abandonment of national responsibilities and a preference for narrow interests at the expense of the nation and its people. This is exactly what seems to be happening with the Sudanese military leadership, led by Al-Burhan and Yasser Al-Atta, and it is utterly unacceptable behavior.
It is extremely concerning that the military, which is supposed to be a national institution that protects citizens and ensures stability and security, appears to be under the control of external entities such as the "Kizan" and radical Islamist groups, which seek only to maintain their power and influence.
The refusal to observe a ceasefire during the month of Ramadan reflects the utter disregard of these military leaders for the suffering of the Sudanese people. Instead of seeking peaceful solutions to end the conflicts and suffering faced by the people, they prefer to continue the war that serves their own agendas and reinforces their political and economic positions.
The reality is that these military policies, lacking a national vision, are nothing more than a desperate attempt by the current Sudanese leaders to cling to power. Having lost their legitimacy after the popular revolution in 2018, they now seem to rely on repression and violence to maintain their authority.
What Sudan needs now is leadership with vision and courage to seek peaceful solutions to the crises it faces, not military leaders who follow the orders of the "Kizan" and radical groups. The international community must condemn this behavior and support the Sudanese people in their quest for a government that represents them and works for their common good.