{
  "id": 3195827,
  "title": "Sudan: Sudan Anti-War Forces Reject El Burhan Dialogue Call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sudan-sudan-anti-war-forces-reject-el-burhan-dialogue-call",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:09:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica",
    "slug": "allafrica",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202608250055.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sudanese anti-war groups have dismissed President and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan's proposal for political dialogue, arguing that any such talks are impossible while the ongoing war persists. This stance was solidified at the conclusion of a two-day meeting in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, where representatives from various political parties, civil society organizations, feminist and youth networks voiced their agreement on a genuine peace process. They criticized El Burhan's call for a dialogue as a strategy to strengthen the army's authority, bestow political legitimacy upon it, and facilitate the return of figures from the previous regime and the Islamic movement to power. The participants united in adopting a joint statement, \"The Peace Process We Want,\" advocating for an independent political process that does not favor any particular party and rejecting dialogues that might strengthen military rule. Former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, head of the Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces (Sumoud) party, hailed the Addis Ababa gathering as a significant step for Sudan's civilian forces, stating it had dispelled doubts about the unity of the civilian camp. Despite the magnitude of the country's predicament, Hamdok expressed optimism and urged persistent efforts to address the factors prolonging the conflict. The anti-war forces reiterated their backing for the Quadrilateral Roadmap from September 2025 and urged a unified international mediation framework. They proposed a plan for de-escalation and an immediate ceasefire, as well as the formation of a joint committee to align the positions and vision of the anti-war civilian camp. The meeting concluded by calling on Sudanese citizens at home and abroad to reject the war, combat hate speech and polarization, and strive for a comprehensive peace that restores civilian rule and safeguards Sudan's unity.",
  "summary": "[Dabanga] Sudanese anti-war civilian and political forces have rejected Sovereignty Council President and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan's call for political dialogue, arguing that no credible political process can take place while the war continues.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}