International and African Powers Back Lasting Ceasefire and Civilian Transition in Sudan

Leading international and African powers have outlined a two-track framework to end Sudan’s war, pairing negotiations for a permanent ceasefire with an inclusive civilian political dialogue.

The first track calls for talks between the two warring sides to reach a lasting halt to the fighting. It places a permanent ceasefire at the centre of efforts to end the armed conflict.

The second track would bring civilians into a broad political dialogue to determine the country’s future governance and pave the way for a peaceful political transition.

The framework calls for that civilian process to proceed free from obstruction by armed actors and outside interference, separating negotiations over an end to hostilities from decisions on Sudan’s political future.