The Arab League held emergency session and:
Trilateral Mechanism urged the leadership of the two forces to adhere the humanitarian pause they failed to upheld fully on 16 April to adhere to it on 17 April.
Trilateral Mechanism noted the commitment by the two forces to implement a ceasefire for 24 hours effective from 6:00 pm on 19 April.
The High Representative on behalf of the EU condemned the ongoing fighting and called all actors to:
The Trilateral Mechanism welcomed the announcement by the SAF and RSF to a ceasefire to restore calm in Sudan during Eid El-Fitr.
The Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad jointly welcomed the announcement by the two forces to extend the ceasefire for additional 72 hours and called for its full implementation.
The Trilateral Mechanism called on the leadership of SAF and RSF to agree another extension of the 72-hour ceasefire, which started on 24 April.
The Arab league held the second meeting since the outbreak of the conflict to discuss the developments on Sudan conflict.
The Arab league convened emergency session and issued a resolution to form an Arab ministerial contact group to communicate with Sudanese parties and influential countries to find settlement to Sudan conflict.
Trilateral Mechanism welcomed the signing of the ceasefire agreement and called on the international community and humanitarian actors to urgently unify their efforts to support the Sudanese people.
UN Security Council discussed the ongoing fighting in Sudan while considering the Secretary-General’s 90 day report on the situation in Sudan and the activities of UNITAMS.
The Troika Plus EU reaffirmed its support for African Leadership and the AU’s Roadmap for the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan.
Sudan’s Neighboring States Summit was held in Cairo, Egypt. The meeting was composed of the Heads of States and Government of Central African Republic, Chad, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya and South Sudan. The Chairperson of the AUC and the Secretary General of the League of Arab States also attended the meeting. The meeting adopted a Communique agreeing to the following:
The Ministerial Mechanism to:
Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Sudan’s Neighboring Countries held in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad. The foreign Ministers adopted a communique and have:
The Anti-war Coalition of Civilian Forces (ACCF) in Sudan has called on the international community to pressure a truce and access to humanitarian access in Sudan. The ACCF sought joint resolutions from the African Union, Arab League, and UN Security Council. Moreover, ACCF has made a request to the AU PSC to establish humanitarian corridors and ensure civilian protection (Sudan Tribune, 2023a October 10).
Anti-war civil forces (political, civil, and labor forces, pro-democracy professionals, etc) in Sudan held preparatory meetings in Addis Ababa to form a Civil Front. The aim of the meeting is to end the war in Sudan and restore democratic civil transition.
The Sudanese and International Civil Society Groups (a group of 50) issued a joint statement, urging immediate international intervention to prevent further atrocities in Sudan. The statement calls for stakeholders to urgently act to ensure the RSF and SAF adhere to obligations under international humanitarian law (IHL) and international human rights law (IHRL) and to uphold the principles of Responsibility to Respect. Specifically, the Civil Society Group calls the international stakeholders (including UN bodies and member states, the AU, IGAD to urgently act:
Jeddah Facilitators:
US, UK and other Donor Countries:
The Civilian Democratic Forces Coordination (Taqaddum) chaired by former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, draft a six-step roadmap to end the war in Sudan and establish a sustainable civil democratic rule. The road map includes six main phases for resolving the Sudanese crisis:
The Former Sudanese Prime Minister and Chair of the Civilian Democratic Forces Coordination (Taqaddum), Abdallah Hamdok met with Chad's President Idris Deby in Dubai during the COP 28 climate summit and discussed the importance of regional cooperation for sub-regional stability.
The Sudanese Civilian Democratic Forces Coordination (Taqaddum) decided to initiate urgent contact with the RSF Command and SAF Command to safeguard civilians from the escalating conflict and end the war. The Taqaddum urged adherence to Jeddah framework, IGAD's proposal, and vow to seek international support. It has pledged to reach out to the regional and international community to seek support for efforts to address the humanitarian catastrophe and promote a peaceful negotiated resolution. The Taqaddum further called for urgent sessions of the AU PSC and the UNSC to monitor political developments in Sudan, establish mechanisms to protect civilians and secure immediate aid from international organizations.
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, head of the Coordination of Civilian Democratic Forces (Taqaddum), urgently called for talks with RSF and SAF to end the ongoing conflict. Hamdok emphasized the need for a negotiated political settlement based on Taqaddum's roadmap, aiming to halt the war and address the humanitarian crisis threatening Sudan's survival.
The “Addis Ababa Declaration” signed between the Civil Democratic Forces Coordination (Taqqadum) and RSF leaders. The agreement focuses on ceasing hostilities, humanitarian aid, and protecting civilians, with RSF committing to release prisoners and open safe corridors. The Declaration document outlines foundational principles for ending the war, emphasizing Sudanese unity, equal citizenship, federal democracy, and rebuilding the security sector.
The head of the Sudanese Congress Party and a leadership member of the Coalition of Civilian Forces (‘Tagadum’), Omer al-Digair expresses his readiness to meet with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire and inclusive national dialogue, following al-Burhan's rejection of the Addis Ababa Declaration (signed between Tagadum and RSF). Al-Digair clarifies that the Addis Ababa Declaration isn't a mediation or alliance but a starting point for conflict resolution talks to engage with various parties to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. Al-Digair emphasizes the need for restraint and de-escalation to pave the way for a lasting peace.
SAF leadership, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Jaber, a Member of the Sudan’s Sovereign Council and the military’s second in command, declared the military’s refusal to participate in in any power-sharing deal with civilian political groups, favoring a ‘non-political transitional period’ with a technocratic government.
Sudan’s Coordination Alliance for Democratic Civilian Forces, Taqadum, unveils a comprehensive vision to end the war following a meeting in Addis Ababa from 2 to 4 April 2024. Key steps in the vision include:
In an Eid al-Fitr address to the nation, SAF leader General al-Burhan announced that ‘there is no return to what existed before April 15, 2023, October 25, 2021, or April 2019’.
In a communiqué issued after the conclusion of its 33rd Summit held in Bahrain, the Arab league urged warring parties to engage seriously and effectively in initiatives aimed at settling the crisis, including the Jeddah platform, the neighboring countries and others.
A three-day inaugural meeting of the Coordinating Council of Civil Democratic Forces Taqadum concluded in Addis Ababa, electing former Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok as its head. The conference urged the international community to pressure both sides to return to negotiations and establish mechanisms for civilian protection and humanitarian aid delivery.
The EU imposed sanctions on four individuals, including SAF Lieutenant General Mohamed Ali Ahmed Subir, responsible for military intelligence operations, and RSF Major General Osman Mohamed Hamid, in charge of operations since the conflict began, for violating international human rights and humanitarian law.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Ethiopia, AU, and IGAD convened a High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with Kenya’s President William Ruto and UN Secretary-General António Guterres in attendance.
The conference aimed to mobilize regional and global support for Sudan’s humanitarian crisis and called for a humanitarian ceasefire during Ramadan.
During the event, the UAE pledged an additional USD 200 million in humanitarian aid, while Ethiopia announced a USD 15 million contribution. However, the Sudanese government rejected the UAE’s aid, accusing it of using humanitarian assistance to conceal alleged support for the RSF.
RSF and 23 affiliated armed groups and political parties signed a charter in Nairobi, Kenya, to establish a parallel government in areas under their control.
Key signatories included RSF commander Abdelrahim Dagalo, National Umma Party leader Fadlallah Burma Nasir, SPLM-N deputy chairman Joseph Tuka, and leaders from SLM-TC, JEM, and RSF’s political wing, ‘Qimam’.
The signing sparked diplomatic tensions between Sudan’s government and Kenya over Nairobi’s role in hosting the RSF.
Sudan’s Ministry of Justice published an amended Constitutional Declaration that:
This amendment paves the way for the formation of a new government under the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). It came less than a day after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), along with affiliated armed groups and political actors, signed a Charter to establish a parallel government under RSF control. This development raises the specter of deepening fragmentation in Sudan.
EU spokesperson released a statement:
On the Second Anniversary of the Sudanese Conflict, EU issued a statement:
On the second anniversary of the conflict in Sudan, the London Sudan Conference was co-hosted by the African Union, the European Union, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The conference brought together 22 countries, along with international and regional organisations engaged in the international response to the conflict. Notably, the two warring parties—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)—were excluded from the gathering.
The conference aimed to consolidate international efforts to address the humanitarian crisis, promote a negotiated settlement to the conflict, and, ultimately, restart Sudan’s transition to a civilian-led government while preserving the country’s unity.
However, the conference concluded without a joint communiqué, reportedly due to disagreements among Arab states backing opposing sides in the conflict—particularly over language calling for respect for state institutions. Similarly, efforts to establish an African Union-led international contact group failed. In lieu of a joint communiqué, the co-chairs issued a statement highlighting key points:
The EU spokesperson issued a statement condemning the RSF’s use of drone strikes against civilian and strategic targets in Port Sudan. The statement described the attack as a ‘significant and troubling expansion of the conflict into previously unaffected regions.’ It further noted that the drone strikes, supported by international backers, not only endanger the safety and well-being of Sudanese civilians and international personnel in Port Sudan but also undermine regional stability and violate international humanitarian law.
