Sudan civilian group backs new international push to end war

July 22, 2025 (NAIROBI, Kenya) – Sudan’s main civilian political coalition said on Tuesday it had urged the United States, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt to coordinate efforts to end the country’s war, backing a new diplomatic push by the four countries.

The group, known as the Civil Democratic Alliance Domoud, and led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, sent letters to the foreign ministers of the four countries as they prepare for consultations in Washington later this month.

The talks aim to find a solution to the conflict that erupted between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2024. There are reports that Britain and Qatar may also join the discussions.

The diplomatic initiative follows a U.S. proposal for a two-track process, a source familiar with the matter told Sudan Tribune last week. The plan involves securing an immediate ceasefire, followed by bringing the army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF commander, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemetti”, together for talks.

In its letters, the alliance called for a “comprehensive and sustainable ceasefire,” unimpeded humanitarian access, and a new political process to address the root causes of the crisis, a statement from the group said.

Somoud added that its outreach was part of its continuing effort to find a solution that “puts Sudan on the path to peace, stability, and a civilian democratic transition.”