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Asharq Al-Awsat
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Sumoud Alliance: Global Divisions Hampering Sudan Peace Efforts
The Sumoud Democratic Civil Alliance, led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, has unveiled a new political vision to end the war in Sudan and address the escalating humanitarian crisis. This initiative considers recent political and military developments within Sudan, the diverging regional stances, and shifting international dynamics. According to the alliance, international and regional divisions over the Sudan conflict have obstructed all efforts to reach a ceasefire and prevented the unification of Sudanese civil forces into a bloc capable of pressuring internal and external actors toward peace. Sumoud emphasized the need for a unified political strategy to bring the conflict to an end. To advance this goal, alliance leaders plan a regional and international diplomatic tour to build support for reviving negotiations between the warring parties. This move aligns with widespread international consensus that a negotiated, peaceful solution is the only viable path to end the suffering of the Sudanese people swiftly and sustainably. While acknowledging external peace efforts, Sumoud underscored that lasting peace must stem from a shared national will, both civilian and military, to agree on principles that lead to a ceasefire and a broader political process aimed at unity and lasting stability. In meetings held in Kampala, Uganda on May 22-24, the alliance condemned attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on infrastructure and denounced human rights violations committed by both the RSF and the Sudanese army, including alleged war crimes. It reiterated calls for an independent international investigation into all wartime atrocities, including recent US allegations that the Sudanese army used chemical weapons. The alliance warned that both the army-backed government and the parallel administration proposed by the RSF fail to address the Sudanese people's basic needs - such as safety, food, and a return to civil life. The war, it said, has fueled deep social division, ethnic polarization, and widespread destruction of infrastructure. Sumoud also condemned attempts by remnants of the former regime, particularly the National Congress Party, to exploit the conflict and regain power, citing increasing reports of extrajudicial actions and repression. The alliance called for the formation of an independent civilian bloc to facilitate inclusive political dialogue and urged international organizations, particularly the WHO, to provide urgent medical aid—especially to besieged areas like El Fasher in North Darfur.
Asharq Al-Awsat
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Hamdok Warns of Sudan's Disintegration as War Escalates
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has issued a stark warning about the future of Sudan, cautioning that continued warfare could lead to the country's fragmentation. Speaking at the International Conference on Social Cohesion in Kampala on Wednesday, Hamdok stressed the futility of a military solution and called for urgent dialogue to halt the conflict. The conference, held from May 17 to 21 in Uganda's capital, gathered over 60 Sudanese figures to address the rising tide of hate speech and its threat to national unity. Hamdok used the platform to unveil plans for a National Center to Combat Hate Speech, aimed at monitoring incitement, holding perpetrators accountable, and promoting peaceful coexistence. He warned that Sudan is at risk of descending into chaos unless warring factions prioritize peace. 'With increasing mobilization and fragmentation, the risk of collapse looms from every direction,' he said, urging both sides to take immediate steps to end the bloodshed. Hamdok, who led Sudan's transitional government following the 2019 uprising that toppled the former regime, described the country's current state as 'critical and fragile.' He noted that the war has triggered severe social, political, and economic shifts, extending beyond the battlefield to manifest in exclusion, abuse, and the spread of violence and marginalization. 'The conflict has morphed from killing and displacement into deeper social wounds -acts of cruelty, exclusion, incitement, and horrific crimes,' he said. He stressed that these developments threaten the very fabric of Sudanese society. Hamdok also raised alarm over the sharp rise in hate speech and what he called 'new forms of social discrimination' based on ethnicity, gender, color, and geography. He stressed that Sudan's diversity should be a source of strength, not division. 'Our diversity is one of our greatest assets,' he said. 'But unity can only be achieved through social peace and strengthened ties across religious, ethnic, and regional lines.' Calling on religious leaders, tribal elders, youth, intellectuals, artists, and women, Hamdok urged a united front to restore peaceful coexistence and resist the spread of hatred. He pledged to work with communities affected by divisive rhetoric and announced the launch of media campaigns to criminalize hate speech and promote national solidarity. 'The media landscape has become saturated with messages inciting violence and discrimination. No region has been spared,' Hamdok warned. 'We must dismantle the platforms of hate and build a culture of mutual respect.'
Al Taghyeer
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Taghyeer
Sudan's RSF kills over thirty civilian captives in Salha, Omdurman
Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have shot and killed 31 civilian captives in al-Salha neighbourhood of Omdurman, south west of down town Khartoum, under the pretext of collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Sudan's Doctors Network said on Sunday. Khartoum: Altaghyeer Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have shot and killed 31 civilian captives in al-Salha neighbourhood of Omdurman, south west of down town Khartoum, under the pretext of collaborating with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), Sudan's Doctors Network said on Sunday. The RSF controls Al-Salha after they have been chased out of Khartoum and large part of Omdurman by the SAF within the ongoing two years-war between them. A RSF's video documenting the crime has been met with condemnation from wide sectors of the Sudanese society. The voluntary rights group Sudanese Emergency Lawyers said in a statement the video showed shocking scenes of civilians being shot in cold blood and a blatant confession by one of the RSF leaders that they were ordered to liquidate civilians. This evidence proved that these violations are being committed deliberately and systematically and in contradiction for all international charters, the group said. The Sudanese Congress Party condemned the 'RSF horrific crime of intentionally killing innocent civilians in al-Salha in continuation of the horrific violations against the civilians in all parts of Sudan, a matter that reflects the brutal nature of this war.' The Umma National Party and the civil democratic alliance Sumood, led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, separately condemned in the strongest terms the heinous massacre of unarmed civilians in al-Salha by the RSF. Both denounced the targeting of vital facilities with drone strikes including electrical power stations and civilian IDPs camps.
Asharq Al-Awsat
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Hamdok Calls for UN-African Union Meeting with Sudanese Warring Parties to Secure Ceasefire
Sudanese former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has called for an urgent joint meeting between the UN Security Council, the African Union Peace and Security Council, the Sudanese army, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), allied groups, and key civil actors, in a bid to reach an unconditional ceasefire and humanitarian truce in his country's war. In a public address marking the second anniversary of the devastating war between the military and RSF, Hamdok proposed an inclusive summit attended by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, RSF leader Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, leaders of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) and the Sudan Liberation Movement (SLM), and representatives of civilian forces. Hamdok's initiative aims to secure a permanent ceasefire, reach a comprehensive peace agreement, and establish broad consensus on a transitional constitutional framework that revives Sudan's path toward civilian democratic governance, rooted in the spirit of the December 2018 revolution. He urged the formation of a fully empowered transitional civilian authority to oversee post-war recovery, reconstruction, and the organization of national elections. He also emphasized the need to begin confidence-building measures, including halting hostile media campaigns and releasing all prisoners and detainees. Under his 'Sudan Peace Appeal,' Hamdok also called for an international donor conference to bridge the humanitarian funding gap and support a Sudanese-led peace process that addresses the root causes of the conflict. He proposed a three-track approach: humanitarian aid and civilian protection, a ceasefire with permanent security arrangements based on the Jeddah Agreement, and a political dialogue to lay the groundwork for lasting peace. Moreover, Hamdok urged regional and international stakeholders to refrain from actions that prolong the conflict and to impose a comprehensive arms embargo on all parties. He also proposed forming a Sudanese-led expert task force to assess the war's destruction and develop a national reconstruction and recovery plan. The former prime minister warned that continued fighting could turn Sudan into a hub for extremist and terrorist groups. He condemned growing hate speech and atrocities, including massacres and horrific violence, which he said risk transforming the country into a breeding ground for terrorism. Meanwhile, the army marked the start of the third year of war by announcing military gains against RSF positions in western and southern Omdurman, seizing weapons and killing dozens of fighters. The army claimed it had cleared several strategic areas and was now targeting remaining RSF pockets in Khartoum State.
The National
15-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Ending Sudan's war rests with Sudanese alone, says former PM Hamdok
Abdalla Hamdok, former prime minister of Sudan, has called for an end to the country's devastating civil war in a letter released on the second anniversary of the start of the conflict. The fighting between the regular army, led by Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), headed by his former deputy Mohamed Dagalo, erupted on April 15, 2023 and has claimed tens of thousands of lives, displaced 13 million people and triggered the world's worst humanitarian crisis. "The war was ignited by Sudanese hands, and the responsibility for ending it immediately rests with the Sudanese alone," Mr Hamdok said in his letter. "It is truly regrettable that, despite all the death, destruction, and devastation that has befallen the country and its people, the sound of the gun remains the loudest, and the warring parties continue to threaten us with more killing and destruction," he said. Mr Hamdok was installed as prime minister in a civilian-led transitional government in August 2019, months after the military removed long-time dictator Omar Al Bashir amid widespread protests against his rule. His government was toppled by the military and the RSF in October 2021. He now leads the Civil Democratic Alliance for Revolutionary Forces, which was formed earlier this year and comprises political parties, professional groups and unions, and civil activist groups. Mr Hamdok warned in his letter that recent ISIS-affiliated violence in Sudan would return the country to the same situation that placed it on the list of state sponsors of terrorism under the former regime, and threatened to transform it into a "fertile ground for extremist and international terrorist groups". He said that the former regime's approach of destabilising neighbouring countries and engaging in confrontation with the international community, which led to the Sudan being isolated for 30 years, was again looming. "The recent military threats against Chad, South Sudan, Kenya and regional countries, as well as the lawsuit filed against the UAE at the International Court of Justice, are dangerous indicators of this trend," he said. He expressed "deep appreciation" to all countries and regional and international organisations that have supported Sudanese civilians during the war. He called on the warring parties to accept the Sudan Peace Appeal initiative, which was launched by the alliance during the holy month of Ramadan to try to end the war. The initiative calls for a joint meeting of the UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, attended by the leaders of the army, the Rapid Support Forces and other Sudanese groups. The goal of the process is to reach a permanent ceasefire, a comprehensive peace agreement and the formation of a transitional civilian authority with full powers to address the effects of the war, rebuild Sudan and lead the country to elections.
