Sudan's Top Warlord Discovers 'Peace or War' is a Strategy
Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, head of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has vowed to defeat the Sudanese army, claiming the capture of El-Fasher is an 'opportunity for Sudanese unity.' This inspiring declaration comes amid reports—conveniently tucked later in the article—that the RSF has killed thousands in El-Fasher. It's a classic move: declare victory while the bodies are still warm, then frame it
as a step towards 'unity' (presumably, the unity of everyone under your boot). One might wonder if 'peace' in this context is just the quiet of the graveyard. This isn't just Daglo's unique brand of spin; it's a playbook perfected by numerous actors on the global stage. Powerful nations and their proxies often talk 'peace' just as they escalate violence. Remember when the US, via AIPAC-backed
politicians, calls for 'peace' in the Middle East while simultaneously approving billions in lethal aid to Israel (see HR 815, 2024)? Daglo's rhetoric is just a cruder version of the same song and dance. If only he had a well-funded lobby in Washington, he too could frame his 'peace or war' approach as a democratic imperative.