Current events in Sudan are marked by a complex political situation and a war that has been going on for several months. While negotiations between the different parties continue, Sudanese civil society is seeking to organize itself in order to make its voice heard and propose a credible alternative political project.
Gathered in Addis Ababa, representatives of civil society became aware of the importance of unity and coordination to avoid being excluded from the political scene. Thus, they decided to form a temporary structure, led by former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdock, whose mission will be to prepare a larger gathering planned for November.
This leadership body, composed mainly of members of non-partisan associations, wishes to invite up to 1,000 participants representing all regions of Sudan, women, youth and different Sudanese communities. The aim is to bring together the voices of Sudanese civilians and call on the international community to intervene to end the war.
One of the committee’s priorities is to provide concrete aid to the Sudanese on the ground. Indeed, the distribution of humanitarian aid is often plagued by corruption. Thus, the committee members plan to set up a national committee for the distribution of aid, to ensure that resources reach the people who really need them.
In parallel with this action on the ground, the committee will also have to develop a political vision and institutional structures to be ready when the war ends. The participants also underlined the importance of political parties in this democratic transition, seeking to restore their credibility after the failure against the military.
However, not everyone agrees with this union. Certain resistance committees, which play an essential role in the democratic revolution, have dissociated themselves from the initiative. Despite this, the participants of the meeting are convinced that only unity will allow civilians to weigh in the negotiations and put an end to the conflict. They hope to obtain a solid ceasefire agreement during the ongoing negotiations in Jeddah, so that civil society can regain its place and establish a stable democratic transition.
In conclusion, the situation in Sudan remains complex, but civil society is organizing and seeking to make its voice heard against the military. The construction of a credible alternative political project as well as the establishment of a national committee for the distribution of humanitarian aid are important steps in this dynamic. It remains to be seen whether these efforts will make it possible to end the war and establish a lasting democratic transition.