African Union Commission under fire for endorsing inconclusive Sudan dialogue call
Sudan's leading pro-civilian rule alliance condemned an African Union Commission statement welcoming a call by the Sudanese Armed Forces, one of the two sides in the civil war and accused of committing atrocities, to hold an inconclusive dialogue. The Civil Democratic Alliance of the Forces of the Revolution expressed its "strong condemnation of the statement issued by the African Union…
The African Union Commission has faced criticism for endorsing a call by Sudan's military to hold an inconclusive dialogue, amid accusations of war crimes. The Civil Democratic Alliance of the Forces of the Revolution, a leading pro-civilian rule alliance, strongly condemned the statement from the AU Commission. This stance contradicts the AU's own principles, which advocate for ending conflicts, rejecting coups, and opposing unconstitutional changes in government.
The military leader, Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, had announced his intention to engage in dialogue with Sudanese parties, but simultaneously vowed to continue fighting until the Rapid Support Forces are vanquished, while rejecting calls for a ceasefire. The alliance's rejection of Gen Al Burhan's call stems from their belief that the process lacks credibility, is limited to a single region, threatens the nation's unity, and entrenches existing divisions.
The conflict between the armed forces and the RSF began in April 2023, following a dispute over the nation's political transition and the integration of the two forces. The ensuing war has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths, the displacement of millions, and has created one of the world's largest humanitarian crises, with an estimated 20 million people facing hunger.
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