Sudanese political, armed groups agree to back Quad peace efforts
December 15, 2025 (NAIROBI) – Mohamed al-Faki Suliman, a former member of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and a leading figure in the civilian alliance known as “Somood” , said on Monday that political forces and armed groups had agreed to coordinate efforts to stop the war and support the international “Quad Mechanism” aimed at resolving the conflict.
Al-Faki said the groups had reached the coordination agreement during three days of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on ending the conflict.
“Political, civil, and armed forces agreed to coordinate on issues of stopping the war in Sudan and supporting the recent efforts of the Quartet,” Al-Faki told Sudan Tribune.
The Somood alliance advocates for a peaceful resolution and is working to mobilize broad support for a position to end the fighting.
The parties involved in the Nairobi discussions included the National Umma Party, the Federal Gathering, the Sudanese Congress Party, and the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdel Wahid al-Nur. Several prominent national figures also participated.
The Quad Mechanism, which comprises the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, proposed a roadmap on Sept. 12. It calls for a humanitarian truce, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a political process to establish a civilian-led government.
Sudan’s Army has previously rejected the UAE’s involvement in the Quad Mechanism, alleging that it continues to supply weapons to the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The RSF had unilaterally announced a three-month humanitarian truce on Nov. 24 but has reportedly failed to adhere to it.
Al-Faki stated that the objective of the Nairobi meetings was to engage a wide range of democratic organizations, political parties, armed movements, and national figures to coordinate their stance on halting the war, specifically supporting the recent efforts by the Quartet.
The meetings concluded with a recommendation to continue coordinating positions and maintaining communication with all factions opposed to the war.