To All Those Concerned with the Nation’s and the Islamic Movement’s Interests
By Ambassador Yasser Khidr
Our country is currently going through an extremely complex historical situation that requires everyone who truly cares about the national interest to rise above all trivialities—trivialities here being anything lesser than the battle for dignity and the existential battle for our homeland. A large part of Sudan is still under the oppression and darkness of the tyrannical Al-Dagalo militia. Therefore, it is imperative to unite in order to liberate it and lift the injustice off the weak and oppressed whose dignity has been crushed by this militia. I believe this cause alone is enough to unify all national forces into one stream. Yes, this is enough to resolve internal disputes among political and intellectual groups, for there is nothing more devastating than war. And he who is not admonished by war, nothing else will admonish him.
From this perspective, we look at the internal situation within the National Congress Party. Regardless of the scale or justification of differing opinions and assessments, these differences should not prevent us from pooling our resources to settle the battle and agree on a general framework to support the army, so our country may emerge from this deep quagmire. This will only be achieved through unity, by overcoming all obstacles that could affect the morale and spirit of the armed forces, the Mujahideen, and the mobilized. These are the ones sacrificing themselves in jihad, struggle, and martyrdom. They await from us wisdom in action, support on the ground, and reassurance through our words and deeds. They long for confidence that we are sharing their trenches, carrying the same burden for our beloved country, and leading the liberation inch by inch and hand in hand until all roles align, and our country rises again with pride and dignity.
Therefore, I hope we all understand that we must work in harmony for these collective priorities. We should not align with any stance or idea that does not support our overall project, a project we believe to be righteous and sacred. We have always committed ourselves to actions that we believe uphold this cause and preserve our country’s pride and dignity—without seeking recognition, reward, or even formal mandates. We are part of a movement of renewed awareness in spirit, thought, and behavior. That’s why we often suffice with the broader outlines and do not dwell too much in the details. We accept that even the humblest among us may carry this cause forward. And we consistently call and hope for a broad national consensus—a united resolve for the birth of a new Sudanese state, fresh and vibrant, that transcends past failures and marches steadily toward development, renaissance, and prosperity.
If our call for unity and alignment is directed at all the sons of this nation, then it is even more crucial that we extend this call to members of the National Congress Party itself. Reform begins from within, before it can be expected from others. That is precisely why I deliberately refrained from participating in the workshop organized by Promediation—not as a bias toward any party, but as a commitment to the public good, in hopes of fostering harmony and avoiding being a catalyst for any new seeds of division or conflict. That is not in the interest of anyone. Rather, I see it as a moderate and reformist stance, as far as I am able—an earnest stance from someone who will never tire of calling for unity, overcoming differences, magnifying the significant, and belittling the trivial.
The essence of our message is dialogue with kindness, bringing together those of shared faith under common principles, and establishing values of justice and virtue. We reaffirm our full commitment to anything that serves unity and strengthens our collective voice. We will stand only behind unwavering principles, and will never take sides for the sake of division.
“I only desire reform as far as I am able. My success is only by Allah; in Him I trust and to Him I turn in repentance.”
— The Holy Qur’an
