Khartoum – Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council discussed ongoing preparations for a Sudanese-led national dialogue and reviewed security and economic developments during a regular meeting chaired by Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
According to the state-run Sudan News Agency (SUNA), the council directed relevant authorities to take urgent measures to improve the delivery of basic services to citizens amid continuing economic and humanitarian challenges.
The meeting also reviewed arrangements for the proposed Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue, which authorities say is aimed at reaching a national consensus to address the country’s ongoing crisis.
The discussions come amid renewed diplomatic and political efforts to advance a political process in Sudan following more than three years of conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a war that has displaced millions of people and fueled one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
The dialogue initiative follows recent statements by al-Burhan emphasizing that any political process to resolve Sudan’s crisis should be conducted inside the country and led by Sudanese stakeholders, while welcoming regional and international support for peace and stability efforts.
The council also reviewed security developments in several regions, including Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile, and accused the RSF of committing violations against civilians in those areas.
Political discussions over Sudan’s future have intensified in recent months alongside regional and international initiatives seeking to end the conflict and launch a broader political process aimed at achieving a sustainable settlement.
According to SUNA, the Sovereign Council expressed confidence in the ability of the Sudanese Armed Forces and allied forces to restore security and stability across the country and urged citizens not to be influenced by what it described as rumors intended to undermine public confidence and national stability.
The conflict, which began in April 2023, continues to affect large parts of Sudan, with fighting, displacement and economic disruption posing major challenges to efforts aimed at restoring normalcy and rebuilding state institutions.
