26-05-2025
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.
