Ending peace initiatives in Sudan: a difficult but essential task
Sudan’s civil war has raged for years, causing countless suffering and depriving the population of lasting peace. Unfortunately, despite the numerous initiatives launched to resolve this conflict, they seem to neutralize each other, leaving little hope of seeing a viable solution emerge.
It is in this context that the countries concerned and international mediators met in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The objective of this meeting was clear: to better coordinate efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement of the civil war.
Participants included Sudan’s neighboring countries, such as Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Chad, as well as the African Union and IGAD. These regional actors have a crucial role to play in resolving this conflict, because they are directly impacted by its consequences.
In addition to neighboring countries, international mediators were also present, including the United States, Britain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France and Germany. This meeting was therefore an opportunity for these actors to share their respective initiatives and find synergies to strengthen their actions.
One of the reasons for this meeting was to counter the phenomenon of “too much mediation”, which undermines the effectiveness of efforts to achieve peace. Indeed, instead of leading to concrete results, too many actors and initiatives can divert attention from the real issues and allow the belligerents to play on appearances.
Thus, during this meeting, the participants agreed to better coordinate their actions and to meet regularly in order to monitor the evolution of the situation and adapt their strategies accordingly. It is therefore very likely that this meeting configuration will be maintained over time, in order to ensure the monitoring and effectiveness of the efforts deployed.
It is important to emphasize that the resolution of the civil war in Sudan will not happen overnight. It is a complex process requiring sincere political will from all parties involved, as well as lasting commitment from the international community. However, by strengthening the coordination of initiatives and avoiding unnecessary duplication, it is possible to lay the foundations for lasting peace for Sudan.
In conclusion, the meeting held in New York to coordinate peace initiatives in Sudan is a step in the right direction. Although the road to full resolution of the civil war is still long, it is essential to continue supporting these efforts and encouraging stakeholders to work together to end this devastating conflict. The future of Sudan and its people depend on it.