NAIROBI – Sudanese political and civil groups gathered under the Sudanese Principles Alliance called for an immediate humanitarian truce, unrestricted humanitarian access and a civilian-led political process to end the country’s war, following a three-day meeting in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi.
In a final communiqué issued after meetings held from July 19 to 21, the alliance said participants reviewed Sudan’s worsening humanitarian and political crisis and discussed efforts to end the conflict, strengthen coordination among civilian forces and advance a democratic transition.
The group condemned the use of drones by both sides of the conflict and attacks on civilian areas, infrastructure and essential services, describing them as serious violations of international humanitarian law. It also expressed concern over escalating fighting in El Obeid, Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile State and other parts of Sudan.
The alliance reiterated its support for independent international mechanisms documenting violations and called for investigations into all alleged crimes committed during the conflict, including allegations involving the use of chemical weapons, with those responsible held accountable under international law.
Participants praised grassroots humanitarian initiatives and civilian organizations assisting people affected by the war, while expressing support for peaceful movements calling for an end to the conflict and the restoration of civilian rule.
On the political process, the alliance said regional and international mediation efforts remain important but require substantial revision based on the principles outlined in the Quartet roadmap adopted in September 2025. It said any future political process should be Sudanese-led, strengthen democratic civilian forces and prevent the warring parties from determining its outcome.
The communiqué also reiterated the alliance’s rejection of the participation of the National Congress Party (NCP), the Islamic Movement and affiliated groups in any future political settlement, holding them responsible for undermining the Sudanese state and obstructing democratic transition.
The meeting approved a joint political vision and a three-month action plan covering humanitarian, political, diplomatic, legal, media and public mobilization efforts aimed at broadening support for ending the war, protecting civilians and restoring democratic civilian governance.
The alliance concluded by thanking Kenya for hosting the meeting and for providing refuge to Sudanese displaced by the conflict while supporting civilian peace initiatives.
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023, has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, displacing millions of people and prompting repeated international calls for a ceasefire and a comprehensive political settlement.
