Sudan’s Revolutionary Democratic Current urges broad anti-war front
November 25, 2024 (NAIROBI) – Sudan’s SPLM’s – Revolutionary Democratic Current, led by Yasir Arman, called on Saturday for a broad civilian front against the ongoing war in the country.
In a statement on November 24, the group urged all “forces of revolution and change” to unite and end the conflict, paving the way for a new state focused on sustainable peace.
The call followed a meeting of the Current’s leadership bureau, which prioritized a ceasefire, humanitarian relief, and civilian protection as preconditions for any political process.
The statement urged factions to make mutual concessions to form a unified bloc capable of addressing Sudan’s challenges. It emphasized internal compromise, stating, “We must make concessions to each other first,” instead of appeasing those who fuelled the conflict.
The Current expressed support for the Nairobi Agreement, a peace initiative signed by key figures including Abdel Wahid al-Nur, Abdel Aziz al-Hilu, and Abdallah Hamdok, along with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North led by Abdel Aziz al-Hilu and the Sudan Liberation Movement of Abdel Wahid al-Nur. The agreement aims to address the root causes of the war and establish a new state.
The group also backed the Ba’ath Party’s efforts to create a unified front and called for dialogue with the Sudanese Communist Party.
To facilitate the new alliance, the Current proposed that organizations and factions hold separate negotiations, moving beyond existing blocs to foster objective discussions.
While advocating for a broader front, the statement stressed the importance of strengthening existing alliances like “Tagadum” and the “Radicals Alliance,” emphasizing concessions “to each other, not to our opponents.”
The Current called for bolstering, reforming, and expanding existing alliances to create a critical mass for change. It also highlighted the need for greater participation of women and youth in humanitarian and political efforts.
“The unity of our country, its sovereignty, its social fabric, its resources, its position in the region and the world, and its future are in grave danger,” the statement concluded. “Confronting this danger will only come through unity.”
The Tagadum organization, led by former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, has faced criticism for its initial response to human rights violations after fighting erupted in Sudan in April 2023. The army accuses political coalition of allying with the rebellious Rapid Support Forces, a charge the alliance denies. Despite this, the military-led government has issued international arrest warrants for Tagadum leaders.