Title: Ending peace initiatives in Sudan: a coordination challenge
Introduction :
Sudan’s civil war continues to wreak havoc, leaving the country bruised and divided. Efforts to reach a peaceful solution are increasing, but often face major obstacles. A coordination meeting recently took place in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, bringing together all relevant actors in the hope of better coordinating their initiatives. However, the crucial question remains: how to put an end to this situation where initiatives multiply, jostle and neutralize each other?
A call for better coordination:
The coordination meeting held in New York brought together all Sudan’s neighboring countries as well as the mediators and countries initiating this initiative. The aim was to establish better coordination between different stakeholders, to ensure that their efforts to achieve peace are not sabotaged by personal interests or political calculations.
Excessive mediation: a threat to peace:
One of the reasons why this coordination meeting was necessary is the phenomenon of mediation overkill. Too many actors involved in conflict resolution can sometimes complicate things instead of simplifying them. Belligerents can play on these multiple mediators to simulate their commitment to peace while continuing to pursue their war objectives. It is therefore essential to rationalize and better coordinate mediation efforts to avoid such a situation.
A call for sustainable coordination:
The New York meeting will not be the last, and it is anticipated that other similar meetings will take place in the future. It is important that this coordination is not one-off, but that it takes place over time. Peace initiatives in Sudan must be supported in a coherent and concerted approach, where all actors work together to achieve a viable solution.
Conclusion :
Ending peace initiatives in Sudan requires better coordination between all actors involved. The coordination meeting held in New York marked an important step in this direction, but much work remains to be done. It is essential to ensure that mediation efforts do not become an obstacle to peace, but rather an effective means of achieving a lasting conflict resolution. Coordination must be maintained over time to ensure significant progress towards peace in Sudan.