Ahead of the proposed intra-Sudanese dialogue conference in Cairo this June, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has outlined conditions for participating in the event. This conference, initiated by Egypt, aims to develop a Sudanese-led vision for peace with the involvement of regional and international partners.
On Tuesday, Egypt announced its intention to host the conference, emphasizing the importance of Sudanese leadership in the peace process.
Reacting to the proposal , the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Wednesday stressing that any successful peace effort must acknowledge the existing, legitimate government of Sudan, uphold national institutions, and reject attempts to weaken them, especially the Sudanese army.
The ministry highlighted the necessity of representing the โsilent majorityโ of the Sudanese people, who have borne the brunt of the ongoing conflict. It also noted the significant role of the Popular Resistance, a paramilitary group formed to support the army after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of Al-Jazirah State in December.
It further stated that Sudan would not accept the participation of any RSF sponsor states that continue to supply them with weapons and opposed the involvement of regional or international organizations that have not condemned the RSFโs actions or countries that serve as bases for the militiaโs political and propaganda activities.
Regarding the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the ministry insists on reinstating Sudan as a member of the AU and calls for IGAD to correct its stance, which it views as a violation of Sudanโs sovereignty, before either organization can participate in the conference.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed confidence in Egyptโs leadership, stating that it is deeply concerned with Sudanโs security, peace, and stability and is well-positioned to foster consensus among Sudanese stakeholders to resolve the ongoing crisis.
By Hussein Jama
May 30, 2024
