SUDAN – The Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces, known as Sumoud, has announced that it held a consultative meeting with the international mediation team comprising the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the United Nations (UN), and the Arab League. The meeting, held at the invitation of the mediators, focused on identifying pathways to launch a credible political process aimed at ending the war and achieving lasting peace in Sudan.
In a statement, the alliance said it presented a comprehensive vision for the proposed political process, stressing the need for it to be structured around three key tracks: humanitarian access, a ceasefire agreement, and political dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict.
According to the alliance, any credible peace process much be Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned, with unified efforts by international and regional mediators to prevent duplication and fragmentation of peace initiatives.
The statement further noted that Sumoud views the “Quad” road map outlined in the September 12 joint statement by the United States, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as a visible foundation on which broader coordination can be built. The alliance urged the creation of an inclusive coordination mechanism to harmonize all peace-related efforts and bring coherence to ongoing initiatives.
As part of its proposal, Sumoud outlined a package of preliminary measures that could pave the way for meaningful negotiations. These include a nationwide humanitarian truce, unrestricted delivery of aid to war-affected communities, the release of detainees and prisoners of war, and the repeal of laws that curtail freedoms and violate human rights.
The alliance also called for the formation of a preparatory committee tasked with defining the issues and participants of the political process. This body, it suggested, should ensure broad inclusivity and national ownership while clarifying the roles of regional and international facilitators.
Reaffirming its commitment to engagement, Sumoud said it will continue to coordinate with both domestic and international actors to advance efforts aimed at halting the conflict through “a credible political process” that addresses both the humanitarian catastrophe and the deeper structural causes of the war. The alliance reiterated that its ultimate goal is to ensure that the devastating conflict which erupted on April 15 marks the final war in Sudan’s history, paving the way for the establishment of a modern, democratic, and civilian state representing all Sudanese without discrimination.
Led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, the Sumoud Alliance emerged after the collapse of the Taqaddum coalition. It bring together major political parties, including the National Umma Party, the Sudanese Congress Party, and the Unionist Gathering, alongside professional unions, and civil society organizations.
Through this initiative, the alliance aims to revive a unified civilian front capable of influencing peace efforts and ensuring that any future political transition is grounded in democracy, justice, and accountability.
