A Sudanese initiative for internal dialogue has drawn criticism over army influence, but the piece says it should not be dismissed before it has a chance to broaden talks.
01Summary
- 01More than three years into the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, Sudan is still described as needing a political settlement.
- 02In August, a committee of 19 Sudanese public figures chaired by Ahfad University President Qasim Badri launched an initiative to prepare for national dialogue inside Sudan.
- 03The committee met SAF chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and called for legal restrictions on opposition politicians to be lifted.
- 04The authorities later issued a decree to drop some politically motivated charges against Sudanese abroad returning for dialogue and to grant participants temporary legal protections.
- 05The civilian coalition Sumoud and the RSF-linked Ta’sis have opposed the plan, while the African Union Commission and the Arab League have welcomed it.
02Why it matters
The initiative could shape whether Sudan moves towards political talks after years of war and displacement. Its success or failure will affect whether opposition figures, displaced people and other actors can take part in a broader national process.
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