Too much mediation kills peace: How to end peace initiatives in Sudan?
The civil war that has raged in Sudan for many years continues to wreak havoc, plunging the country into unprecedented political and humanitarian chaos. Faced with this disastrous situation, many initiatives for peace are multiplying, but unfortunately, they often neutralize each other, making it difficult to resolve the conflict.
It is in this context that a meeting was held in New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, bringing together all the countries concerned by the civil war in Sudan. The objective of this meeting was to better coordinate ongoing efforts and initiatives in order to find a lasting solution to the conflict.
The meeting brought together different key players in the region, such as Sudan’s neighbors – Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Chad – as well as the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). ), bringing together seven East African countries. International mediators, such as the United States, Britain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, were also present, as well as France and Germany, who initiated this meeting.
The main problem that arises in this situation is that of the multiplicity of mediation initiatives. Indeed, the more mediation there is, the more the conflicting parties play with it to gain time and continue the war. This is why the countries participating in the meeting committed to better coordinate their efforts and to meet regularly in the future to discuss the progress of the situation.
It is crucial to end this civil war which is destroying Sudan and in particular to find a solution to end the suffering of the civilian population. Strengthened coordination between different stakeholders is essential to strengthen peace initiatives and make them more effective.
It is also important to emphasize that conflict resolution cannot be achieved solely through international mediation. Regional actors, particularly Sudan’s neighboring countries, must play a key role in finding a lasting solution. They know better than anyone the issues and specificities of the region, and their commitment is essential to achieve real and lasting peace.
In conclusion, it is essential to coordinate peace initiatives to end the civil war in Sudan. The meeting held in New York marked an important step in this direction, bringing together regional and international actors to discuss how to strengthen mediation efforts. Resolving this complex conflict will require continued and sustained commitment from all parties involved to ensure lasting peace for the people of Sudan.