Abdalla Hamdok: A Credible Plan to Break Sudan's Cycle of Violence
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok argues that despite three years of devastating civil war and the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan is not lost. He highlights a new, credible peace roadmap proposed by the Quad (US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt) as a pivotal opportunity to end the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Hamdok criticizes both military factions for prioritizing power over civilian suffering, noting that total military victory is impossible. The proposed plan differs from previous failed initiatives by demanding simultaneous actions: an immediate unconditional humanitarian ceasefire, urgent aid delivery, and a national dialogue leading to an independent, civilian-led government. Emphasizing that civilian coalitions are already maintaining hope and providing essential services, Hamdok urges the international community and Sudanese people to support this comprehensive approach. The goal is to determine how Sudan is governed through popular will, breaking the decades-long cycle of coups and violence that has plagued the nation since the end of the December revolution.
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Abdalla Hamdok: A Credible Plan to Break Sudan's Cycle of Violence
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok argues that despite three years of devastating civil war and the world's worst humanitarian crisis, Sudan is not lost. He highlights a new, credible peace roadmap proposed by the Quad (US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt) as a pivotal opportunity to end the conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Hamdok criticizes both military factions for prioritizing power over civilian suffering, noting that total military victory is impossible. The proposed plan differs from previous failed initiatives by demanding simultaneous actions: an immediate unconditional humanitarian ceasefire, urgent aid delivery, and a national dialogue leading to an independent, civilian-led government. Emphasizing that civilian coalitions are already maintaining hope and providing essential services, Hamdok urges the international community and Sudanese people to support this comprehensive approach. The goal is to determine how Sudan is governed through popular will, breaking the decades-long cycle of coups and violence that has plagued the nation since the end of the December revolution.
The Guardian