A Path to Peace in Sudan: Compromise or Co Option? Malik Agar Ayyir's proposal for a national dialogue has sparked renewed hope for ending Sudan's civil war and ushering in democratic civilian rule.
However, his shift from rebel leader to government ally raises questions about the true motivations behind this sudden change.
Agar's plan to dissolve non state armed groups and restore the state's monopoly on arms is crucial for consolidating power in Khartoum.