{"id":62309,"date":"2026-11-05T15:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T12:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=62309"},"modified":"2026-11-06T04:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T01:23:48","slug":"what-will-the-congressional-elections-change-in-the-war-in-sudan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/05\/what-will-the-congressional-elections-change-in-the-war-in-sudan\/","title":{"rendered":"What Will the Congressional Elections Change in the War in Sudan?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As I See <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Adel El-Baz<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1<\/strong><\/p>\n

A large segment of Sudanese society closely followed the US midterm congressional elections. Some even momentarily forgot the war and the drone attacks, as the American elections became part of their daily discussions, with close attention paid to every detail. Why were Sudanese people pleased with the Democrats’ victories? And why were they so interested in these elections in the first place?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The truth is that Sudanese people were not alone in following and taking an interest in the US elections; the entire world was watching. The reason is that any shift in American policy, in whichever direction, can alter the fate of millions of people around the world and reshape relations between countries. Africa, for example, has been affected by Trump’s policies, which have tended towards plundering African resources, as demonstrated by his actions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He also suspended American aid by shutting down the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Europe, Trump and his ally Netanyahu have made life unbearable through their aggressive policies and the inflation driven by their ongoing wars, pushing Europe into what increasingly resembles a state of continuous upheaval. Across much of Europe, it is understandable that people would feel relieved at seeing restrictions placed on an administration they do not trust. However, extending advance confidence to the alternative party is not justified by Sudan’s own historical experience. It would be wiser for Sudan to deal with both parties on the basis of clear demands and interests, judging them by their actions. The same applies to Trump’s thuggish policies in Latin America, which went as far as abducting a head of state, as well as his arrogant economic policies towards Canada, China and other countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In short, Trump has turned people’s lives across the planet into a living hell. That is why they have come to regard the American elections as an issue that directly concerns them, almost as though the elections were taking place in their own countries.<\/strong><\/p>\n

2<\/strong><\/p>\n

It seems to me that Sudanese people, as part of this planet, have been harmed by American policies, particularly in the post-war period. They have felt that the US administration has been aligned with the militia, largely because of the illicit money Trump and his sons receive from the UAE, the militia’s principal sponsor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

All the decisions and policies adopted by the Trump administration have served the militia’s interests. The first was the political rhetoric that placed the army\u2014the national institution held sacred by the Sudanese people\u2014on an equal footing with a rebel militia that has committed genocide, according to the Americans themselves, as stated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.<\/strong><\/p>\n

American sanctions then began cascading down on President Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and numerous senior state officials. This was followed by attempts to strip him of legitimacy, and even the refusal to allow him entry into the United States to attend United Nations meetings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Added to all this was Trump’s appointment of a corrupt broker and agent, Massad Boulos, to implement UAE policies and support its aggression through a series of different initiatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For all these reasons, Sudanese people welcomed the Republican Party’s defeat and the setback suffered by its representatives, regardless of who would replace them. After all, the alternative could hardly be worse than the situation as it stands.<\/strong><\/p>\n

3<\/strong><\/p>\n

The most significant outcome of these elections is that the Republican Party’s international wings have been clipped. For the remainder of Trump’s term, the party is likely to focus on domestic issues in an attempt to save itself from the crushing defeat awaiting it in the presidential elections two years from now. Those elections could finally close the chapter on Trump and perhaps end the Republican Party’s prospects of returning to the White House.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The party’s expected shift towards domestic concerns could allow Sudan to operate with less exposure to American pressure, as Sudan may no longer feature prominently on the US administration’s agenda in the coming period.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Democrats are also expected to raise numerous issues that could put pressure on the UAE, including various corruption allegations involving Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Massad Boulos, both of whom are accused of receiving bribes from the UAE.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is well known that Democrats devote considerable attention to human rights issues. Accordingly, the militia and its sponsor are likely to face sustained pressure, with the current US administration being questioned over the violations committed by the militia and the weapons supplied by the UAE that fuel the conflict in Sudan and are used to perpetrate genocidal crimes there and in other parts of the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n

4<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is true that much of the historical record under previous Democratic administrations is deeply troubling. During Bill Clinton’s presidency, for example, Sudan was placed on the US list of State Sponsors of Terrorism in 1993, sweeping economic sanctions were imposed in 1997, and the Al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory was bombed in 1998.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These are painful episodes in Sudan’s collective memory. However, the same historical record also shows that Obama initiated the process of lifting some sanctions in January 2017, while Sudan was removed from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism under Trump in December 2020. Nevertheless, the UAE’s aggressive and interventionist foreign policies are now expected to intersect with the new political circumstances in Washington.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The greatest opportunity offered by a Democratic victory is the possibility of clipping the administration’s wings in areas where Congress can exert influence: oversight, budgetary appropriations, legislation, and Senate confirmation of new appointments.<\/strong><\/p>\n

However, the argument that this outcome will force Trump to turn his attention inward and leave Sudan free from American pressure is an assumption that should not be taken for granted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The presidency has not passed into Democratic hands, and Trump will retain extensive powers over foreign policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nor is a congressional majority, by itself, sufficient to impose everything the Democrats may want. The president retains veto power, and overriding a presidential veto requires a larger majority than a simple majority. Some decisions will continue to require Republican cooperation, while others will depend on implementation by an administration that Congress may oppose.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Congress can demand information about arms flows, question the administration about the criteria governing sanctions, examine the conditions attached to arms deals, and push for funding humanitarian relief and protecting its delivery. It may also create greater opportunities to scrutinize the interests and transactions that currently influence decision-making.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We must carefully assess this shift in American politics, understand how to make use of it, and identify appropriate channels for establishing contact with the newly elected Democratic senators and representatives in Congress. We must provide them with the explanations and information they need to understand what is happening in Sudan, focusing on the nature of the conflict, foreign interference, the crimes committed by the militia, and the UAE’s intervention and its disastrous role in prolonging the conflict.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If I were the foreign minister, I would immediately issue a decision to establish a committee tasked with engaging influential members of the Democratic Party, particularly younger politicians. This would ensure that, by the time they take their seats next January, they have a clear understanding of what is happening in Sudan.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We should indeed welcome this development, because a new opportunity for accountability has emerged. But opportunities do not deliver results simply by appearing. We should celebrate, then get to work. We must judge both parties by what they actually do, not by what we hope they will do.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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