Which of the Two Generals Deserves More Respect?

By Mahjoub Fadl Badri

The two generals referred to in the title of this article are Lieutenant General Adam Haroun and Lieutenant General Abdul Rahim Dagalo. The latter has claimed that the army’s leadership comes from a single village. However, General Yasir Al-Atta listed the army’s top commanders by seniority, revealing that one hails from Al-Jazira Al-Shabaliya, another from Al-Hasahisa, one from Zalingei, another from Salara, one from Kassala, one from Berber, another from Bahri, and one from Port Sudan. This exposed Dagalo’s falsehood, proving that he is a habitual liar, a rogue militiaman, a traitor, and a backstabber. These are all traits well known to anyone familiar with Abdul Rahim Dagalo’s history—a man who donned the rank of lieutenant general despite knowing he neither earned nor deserved it and had no understanding of the rights, duties, or responsibilities that come with such a prestigious title.

On the other hand, a video clip surfaced showing Lieutenant General Adam Haroun standing under a modest shelter in a village, surrounded by the bleating of goats and the clucking of chickens. He was dressed in a simple military uniform without any insignia. He was seen expressing gratitude to a very young boy named Mohammed, from the village of Al-‘Araybab, located between Al-Gadarif and Wad Madani. Mohammed had served as an attendant to Adam Haroun’s son, who was martyred in the War of Dignity. During the funeral, General Haroun noticed how diligent and dedicated the boy was in serving the mourners, even though he was neither a relative nor known to the family. This prompted him to inquire about Mohammed, establish contact with his father, and visit their home in Al-‘Araybab to honor the young boy. During the visit, General Haroun humbly told them:
“I am just a simple man. Don’t refer to me as a general or anything like that.”
He then urged them to educate their children, as if sending a series of messages with his actions:

1. A message to militia leaders who adorn themselves with undeserved military ranks. Nowadays, anyone can wear a high-ranking uniform, despite the fact that achieving such ranks requires years of rigorous academic and field training, including domestic and international military courses. Yet, Adam Haroun, a legitimately ranked officer, does not flaunt his status.

2. A response to Dagalo’s false claim that the army’s leadership is monopolized by people from a single village.

3. A plea to the people of Al-‘Araybab to educate their children so they don’t end up like Abdul Rahim Dagalo, who recently appeared in Nairobi, wearing a full designer suit, parading the undeserved title of lieutenant general—a rank he gained not through military merit, but through sheer opportunism.

So, we ask: Which of these two generals is more worthy of respect and honor?

Adam Haroun, standing humbly in a rural shelter in Al-‘Araybab, or

Abdul Rahim Dagalo, in the grand Jomo Kenyatta Hall in Nairobi?

Adam Haroun, wearing a modest, unmarked camouflage uniform, or

Abdul Rahim Dagalo, draped in an extravagant designer suit from one of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses—despite being illiterate and incapable of filling out an airport or hotel registration form—while delivering a speech at Jomo Kenyatta Hall, a place named after a legendary leader whom Dagalo had likely never even heard of before.

O Allah, do not hold us accountable for the actions of the reckless among us. O Allah, grant us righteous leaders and do not place the wicked among us in positions of power. May this blessed month bring justice.

Victory to our brave army.

Glory and strength to our fighting people.

Shame and disgrace to our enemies and their collaborators.

(Source: “Al-Muhaqiq” News Site)