Sudan’s Democratic Bloc calls for comprehensive peace to end hate speech
April 27, 2026 (PORT SUDAN) – The Forces for Freedom and Change-Democratic Block (FFC-DB) on Monday announced its commitment to a comprehensive peace process designed to end hate speech and establish a foundation for state-building and civil transition.
Hate speech has surged across Sudan since the conflict erupted, fueled by tribal mobilization and the recruitment of local communities by both the Rapid Support Forces and armed groups allied with the army.
The alliance concluded a three-day organizational conference in Port Sudan, where it adopted its basic statutes and a new political vision. The FFC-DB also approved a new organizational structure, appointing Gafaar al-Mirghani as chairman of the coalition.
In a statement, the bloc asserted that the Sudanese crisis must be resolved through a framework chosen by the Sudanese people. It emphasized a peace process that accounts for the country’s unique composition while making a transition to civilian rule a “tangible reality.”
The FFC-DB stated that its political vision for the coming period prioritizes the unity of Sudan’s land and people. The group described national unity as a primary condition for fostering inclusive dialogue and a common ground for all citizens.
The alliance was formed in 2021 after armed groups split from the original FFC coalition. Most of its constituent members supported the military measures taken against the civilian government in October 2021.
The statement identified dialogue as the “main pillar” of a political solution and expressed support for all efforts towards political pathways that end the population’s suffering.
The coalition called for expanded coordination to address humanitarian conditions, including the opening of safe corridors. It proposed a humanitarian “charter of honour” to protect civilian lives, address the needs of displaced persons and refugees, and remove obstacles preventing citizens from returning home.
The FFC-DB also reaffirmed its support for both civilian and military state institutions.
The alliance formally accepted membership requests from Hassan Abdel Qader Hilal, head of the registered Democratic Unionist Party, and Abdel Rahman al-Sadiq al-Mahdi.
The Democratic Bloc comprises several pro-army political forces, including the Gafaar al-Mirghani wing of the Democratic Unionist Party-Original, and armed movements that fight alongside the military, such as the Sudan Liberation Movement and the Justice and Equality Movement.