It seems Khartoum has atlast capitulated to the demands of the international community on deployment of UN troops. The FM said they can now allow more deployment of AU troops with UN support, as part of the Phase II plan.
Is this a true change of heart or just a breathing space? The previous continuous resistance of Khartoum to the phase 2 plan, and changing its stand every time, withdrawing and reneging on agreements has always been the game. What is happening this time?
This moment is long over due. I don't believe this results from the threat of sanctions from the USA. Khartoum is relying more on its Chinese support than America and the said sanctions will not affect it much in the short time. They know that. There will be another long delay before the real phase 3 is agreed for sure.
So what is hapenning? Your guess is as good as mine . . .
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I am a bit confused by this as well, not that I'm not happy. You mentioned a game which is what I think Khartoum has been playing and will continue to play. I would like to believe in a change of heart but it doesn't seem likely.
I can't be the only one that has thoughts on this. ;)
Hey thanks for constantly commenting on my posts! Sorry that you feel alone, but it seems the Sudanese blogosphere is very quiet these days.
I am preparing a much longer post on these thought, but is a bit busy these days.
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