Sudan Seeks International Support for Post-Conflict Roadmap
Sudan’s foreign ministry has requested international backing for a roadmap aimed at resuming the political process following the army’s regained territorial control. The roadmap emphasizes national dialogue, citizen rights, and civilian leadership, while also requiring the disarmament of the RSF. This initiative seeks to stabilize the nation post-conflict after previous political turmoil disrupted the transition process.
Sudan’s foreign ministry has called upon the international community to endorse a post-conflict roadmap aimed at resuming the political process. This appeal follows the army’s reclamation of control over key regions, including Sennar, Al-Jazirah, Khartoum, and Um Ruwaba in North Kordofan, while maintaining access routes in most of the country, except for Darfur and West Kordofan.
The Ministry stated, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on the international community, particularly the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League, to support the roadmap presented by the state as a national consensus for establishing peace and stability and completing the tasks of the transition.” This roadmap was developed after comprehensive consultations with various national and community entities, aimed at preparing for a stable post-conflict phase.
Included in the roadmap is a plan to initiate a national dialogue involving political and community groups. The foreign ministry indicated a willingness to engage with organizations that adopt a patriotic stance and denounce aggressions from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This initiative emerges in the wake of a prior political process that involved the army, the RSF, and other political factions before conflicts erupted over the RSF’s integration.
The roadmap underlines the importance of maintaining freedom of expression and political engagement while safeguarding national values. It also ensures citizens’ access to documentation such as passports and outlines necessary amendments to the constitutional document. Furthermore, it proposes appointing a civilian prime minister to oversee the new executive branch without external influence.
In the historical context, the army and RSF signed a constitutional document with the Forces of Freedom and Change in 2019, which served as the framework for the transitional period that was disrupted by a military coup in October 2021. Moreover, the ministry stipulated that any negotiations with the RSF must be contingent upon their disarmament and the retreat from populated areas.
Finally, the Ministry emphasized that accepting calls for a ceasefire entails the RSF lifting its siege on El Fasher followed by the withdrawal of troops from Khartoum, West Kordofan, and regions within Darfur.
In summary, Sudan’s foreign ministry is urging international support for a post-conflict roadmap to restore political stability and peace within the country. The roadmap aims to foster national dialogue, uphold citizens’ rights, and facilitate a civilian government devoid of military interference, while set against the backdrop of prior political unrest and violence involving the RSF.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
