Sudanese political groups, civil society organisations and armed movements have unveiled a new roadmap aimed at ending Sudan’s devastating civil war, warning that the country risks further fragmentation unless a comprehensive political solution is found.

The initiative was announced during talks held in Nairobi Kenya, where participants called for a broad political process to replace the ongoing military conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The war, which has entered its fourth year, has displaced millions of people and fuelled what the United Nations describes as one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

The Nairobi meeting brought together Sudanese civilian alliances led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, as well as civil society groups and armed movements. Delegates said the proposed roadmap goes beyond securing a ceasefire and seeks to address the underlying political issues that have contributed to Sudan’s repeated cycles of conflict.

Speaking to Channel Africa, Kenyan journalist and Grassroots Journalism team leader Dennis Beru said the initiative reflects growing concerns that Sudan could face collapse if a political settlement is not reached.

“Participants stressed that the process they seek is not merely another settlement between warring parties, but a deeper political transformation intended to address the root causes of Sudan’s repeated conflict,” Beru said.

He added that organisers believe the country faces the risk of “fragmentation and collapse unless a broad political process replaces the current military confrontation”.

Previous attempts to broker peace have failed to produce a lasting agreement. Mediation efforts involving the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt have stalled amid disagreements between the parties and accusations of external support for rival factions.

–ChannelAfrica–