Face of Truth: Drones: Inspired by the Military Spirit of Abu Kaduk
Ibrahim Shglawi
At a time when Sudanese people aspire for an end to an existential war that has torn apart the national fabric, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its regional backers insist on prolonging the tragedy through new weapons, foremost among them strategic drones. These drones have not only become tools for reconnaissance or targeting military sites but have evolved into systematic weapons for targeting civilians and crippling infrastructure — in blatant violation of all international laws and humanitarian norms.
The recent massacre in Atbara clearly exposes this plot. In an official statement yesterday, the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that the RSF militia used advanced drones — supplied by a known regional sponsor — to bomb the Al-Muqrin shelter center, resulting in the martyrdom of 11 displaced persons, including four from one family, in addition to targeting the vital Atbara power station and disabling it completely. This escalation, as the statement explained, is part of a broader plan of genocide targeting all aspects of daily life: electricity, water, hospitals, and markets.
What draws attention is that the militia resorted to the use of strategic drones after a series of severe battlefield defeats it suffered in recent months. Instead of confronting the Sudanese Armed Forces on the ground, the militia has turned to cheap warfare tactics, aiming to harm defenseless civilians and paralyze essential services in an attempt to disrupt the scene and prolong the war.
What makes this approach even more dangerous is the militia’s blatant disregard for international resolutions and its open defiance of UN legitimacy — especially after the recent UN Security Council demand that it stop targeting civilians and lift the siege on the city of El Fasher. Instead, the militia responded with bloody escalation and terrorist operations, demonstrating that it, along with its supporters, recognizes no law and honors no commitments as long as it finds those willing to shield its crimes or supply it with instruments of death.
In light of these facts, it is urgent for the international community to move beyond verbal condemnations to tangible actions. Turning a blind eye to the use of drones against civilians and energy facilities amounts to an implicit acceptance of keeping Sudan as a scorched land — an attempt to pressure the army into negotiations aimed at restructuring the scene according to their will. This is something that will not happen without Sudanese civilians paying the price once again, and it will also jeopardize the stability of the entire region.
The memory recalls the statement of American General George Patton during World War II when he said: “We do not fight wars to stay in them, but to win them, because our people deserve to live in peace.” That statement, which marked a turning point in the European theater, reflects the essence of what Sudan faces today: an existential battle that does not allow for division or hesitation in pursuit of decisive victory.
The militia’s resort to drones after its devastating field losses is merely a sign of strategic bankruptcy. Through treacherous strikes from the rear, it attempts to compensate for its defeats in Khartoum, Gezira, and other regions. However, with every cowardly attack, the national awareness deepens: peace can only be achieved by defeating this militia. Wars, as history teaches us, do not end when the bullets stop, but when the will to use violence as a political blackmail tool is broken.
In this context, the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, pledged to continue fighting until the RSF militia is uprooted and the country is liberated, affirming the shift from defensive to offensive operations. Yesterday, during the launch of the “Nation’s Recovery” initiative, he stated that matters are progressing according to plan, called on citizens to be patient, and vowed to decisively deal with all those supporting the militia. He also indicated that drone attacks on civilian facilities would soon cease, with the evolving nature of the army’s weaponry and its transition to offensive operations.
Sudanese people recall the saying of General Tawfiq Saleh Abu Kaduk, regarded as one of the most formidable generals in Sudan and Africa, known for his boldness on the battlefield. He once said: “Give me the order, and I will raise the Sudanese flag in Addis Ababa within 24 hours,” expressing his profound confidence in his military capabilities and the strength of the Sudanese army. At a time of border and military tensions with Ethiopia, he sought to send a decisive message that any confrontation could be swiftly and decisively handled. His statement reflects his combative spirit, a spirit still alive within the Sudanese army and its leadership today, albeit against a different regional threat launching these drones. Abu Kaduk was described as “the only general in Africa who could not be coerced by force or blackmail,” a lesson deeply embedded in the training at Sudan’s military academy.
Therefore, according to the #Face_of_Truth, the response to these drones should not only focus on neutralizing them but also on affirming the truth: what is built on terrorism cannot withstand armies of conviction, nor stand against a nation determined to fight to live — not to die. This doctrine remains a constant legacy, passed down from one generation to the next, whenever Sudan’s adversaries attempt to test its patience or underestimate its resolve.
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
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