And They Ask You About the Framework Hypocrisy Project!

Finally, the mountains here groaned, screamed, and twisted, only to give birth to a blind mouse that neither brings the absent nor averts the inevitable.

The first consolation is that the celebration of the birth of the Framework Hypocrisy Project was dull and pale, where even the most suspicious seemed to shout, “Take me!”

Let’s dissect the clusters of hypocrisy that emerged that day, starting with Bismillah.

The Framework Hypocrisy Project was supposed to pave the way for the military to exit the political process. Ironically, the speakers and attendees were mostly military personnel:

1. Either regular military (like Burhan),

2. Semi-military (like Hemeti and Abdul Rahim),

3. Or non-regular military, represented by leaders of armed movements (e.g., Agar, Al-Hadi Idris, and Al-Taher Hajar).

These figures have engaged in politics as armed groups since the fall of the previous regime, securing shares in power, ministries, and the Sovereignty Council without transitioning to civilian institutions. Meanwhile, the coffins of martyrs, the wounds of the injured, and the records of the missing were absent.

So too were prominent civilian figures like Al-Khatib, Al-Sanhouri, Al-Mirghani, Turk, Tijani Al-Sissi, Al-Sadiq Al-Hadi, and Mubarak Al-Fadil. (How’s that for “civility”?)

While the youth of the Forces of Freedom and Change (FFC) marketed the Framework Hypocrisy Project as a prelude to the military’s withdrawal, it was Burhan himself setting the political process’ contours. He stipulated that political parties must keep away from the army, laying down a code of conduct for them. (Faki Manga applauds!)

Hemeti then read a speech presumably written by Yasir Arman, admitting the October 25 decisions were a mistake. October raised a hand to its mouth and laughed, exclaiming “Astaghfirullah,” tears streaming. Hemeti, as if a skilled surgeon, declared the armed forces need a deep overhaul. He elaborated on Sudan’s supposed democratic progress (Oh, the sarcasm!), with Faki Manga clapping until his hands were sore. It was, after all, the day of the Framework Hypocrisy Project. Blessed are the believers!

Key Points of the Framework Hypocrisy Project:

1. It separates the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the General Commander’s authority, placing it under a non-elected prime minister imposed by the U.S.

2. It creates two official, constitutional armies in Sudan under the same unelected prime minister. (Do you get it now?)

Burhan spoke on behalf of the army.

Hemeti spoke on behalf of his forces.

Meanwhile, Al-Wathiq Al-Bareer shared dreams of a unified, professional military, as Volker’s cronies clapped and snacked on fava beans and popcorn.

The project has restored three feeble parties, which are not elected or authorized, to manage the transitional period, judiciary, economy, and foreign relations. Yet we’re expected to believe they’ll leave office for elections in two years. (Sure, we believe you!)

It’s packed with traps, dark corners, and mutual sabotage tools, providing each signatory with a metaphorical knife to target their partner’s weak spot.

The unelected prime minister can, within 30 minutes, request the UN manage Sudan under Chapter VII, as Hamdok did when blindsiding the military with Volker’s UN mission.

This prime minister could also retire figures like Burhan, Kabashi, and Ibrahim Jaber with a mere note scribbled on a cigarette box. He could hand it to Lukman for broadcast without hesitation.

However, the Framework Project also leaves Burhan as a final wild card who can overturn it with a nod from the U.S. ambassador.

The U.S. masterfully manipulates Sudan’s factions, making them prey upon each other while Sudan itself remains the sole victim.

Does this now clarify why we’ve been demanding a purely Sudanese political settlement?

In conclusion, America holds both the ladder to peace and the serpent of chaos in the Framework Hypocrisy Project. Those who celebrated it as a political feast were deceived.

The U.S. believes it has infiltrated:

1. The military through Burhan,

2. Burhan through Hemeti,

3. The FFC through Yasir Arman and Khalid Sulaik.

This chaotic puppet show has unfolded to applause from fools in the theater of absurdity.

The most astute observers summarized the night in this whispered midnight phrase:

“Yasir Arman writes, Hemeti reads, and Wadd Al-Faki applauds.”

Oh, self, press forward in a frivolous era!