Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Presidential Council and leader of the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS), held talks with UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy Pekka Haavisto on the latest political, security, and humanitarian developments in Sudan.
Dagalo welcomed Haavisto to his new role, expressing readiness by the Peace Government to fully cooperate with the United Nations and facilitate humanitarian assistance aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people.
During the meeting, Dagalo presented a detailed briefing on the root causes of the war, accusing the Islamic Movement and forces aligned with General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) of igniting the conflict. He also pointed to the deeper historical dimensions of Sudan’s crisis, arguing that international actors often oversimplify the situation without addressing the structural causes behind recurring wars and the failure to achieve lasting peace.
He stressed that Sudan’s crisis is fundamentally historical and requires a comprehensive solution that addresses its roots, including rebuilding the state on new, just foundations that end marginalization and injustice across all Sudanese communities.
Dagalo reaffirmed the Peace Government’s commitment to Sudan’s voluntary unity, both in land and people, pledging to counter efforts by the Islamic Movement and its allied military forces to fragment the country and undermine its social fabric, warning against a repeat of South Sudan’s secession scenario.
He said the TASIS coalition—described as representing Sudan’s broadest political and social bloc—has developed a roadmap to resolve the country’s crises, centered on a transitional constitution and a founding charter designed to deliver structural reforms and achieve voluntary unity.
Dagalo also called on the United Nations to urgently open offices in areas under Peace Government control to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery, accusing authorities in Port Sudan of using food as a weapon of war and politically punishing civilians by restricting access to assistance.
He further emphasized the need for an independent and transparent investigation into the outbreak of the war, including alleged violations such as the use of chemical weapons, stating that accountability is essential for ending the conflict and achieving peace.
For his part, Haavisto reaffirmed the United Nations’ commitment to ending the war and advancing peace efforts. He said he has been engaging with multiple stakeholders to identify viable pathways toward resolving the crisis and welcomed the opportunity to exchange views with Dagalo on the overall situation in Sudan.
