Ammar Amoun Deldoum (also rendered Daldoum) is a Sudanese political leader and chief negotiator from the Nuba Mountains. He is the current secretary-general of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North (SPLM-N) and serves on the leadership council of the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS). He has been named minister of foreign affairs in the TASIS government, capping a career that spans humanitarian work, local administration, parliament, and high-stakes peace talks.
In June 2024 he warned Sudan was “hurtling toward collapse” absent a political reset, tying any durable peace to a secular state project—positions he has repeated in long interviews with Radio Dabanga.
In Juba, he previously led SPLM-N’s delegation in 2019 documents defining the talks agenda with Khartoum, and in 2024 fronted arrangements to open humanitarian corridors into South Kordofan. Through 2024–25, he engaged civilian platforms: SPLM-N agreed to meet “Taqaddum,” then co-signed the Nairobi Declaration with it on shared principles (civil state, security-sector reform), reflecting a bridging role between armed and civic blocs.
He has also voiced support for aid access via airdrops when overland routes are blocked, underscoring a pragmatic humanitarian streak useful in foreign relations.
Career highlights
• Secretary-General, SPLM-N; member, TASIS leadership council
• Chief negotiator, SPLM-N (2018–2022)
• Regional Secretary, SPLM-N (2013–2016)
• Chair of a parliamentary committee (2010–2011)
• Member, National Assembly (2005–2010; 2010–2011)
• Commissioner (governor), Dilling County (2003–2005)
• Programs Director, Nuba Relief, Rehabilitation and Development Organization (NRRDO/NRRDI) (1995–2002)
Education and training
• Al-Azhari University (1984–1985)
• Kadugli Senior Secondary School (1979–1982)
• Salara Secondary School (1977–1979)
• Wali Primary School (1968–1976)
• Professional courses: computer literacy; project planning and management; feasibility analysis; senior management development; budget analysis
International representation
• Represented Sudan at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights session in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (2008)
