Sudan’s former junta Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok warned that the country is at a critical turning point and called on rival political groups to unite to prevent further fragmentation.
Addressing a major political meeting in Nairobi, Hamdok described the war as an “existential battle” that has devastated communities, destroyed cities, and strained the country’s social fabric.
He said the conflict has displaced millions and worsened humanitarian conditions across Sudan.
Hamdok argued that the roots of the crisis stretch back to political failures dating to the 1950s and the failure to manage Sudan’s diversity through fair and inclusive governance.
He stressed that a military solution would not bring lasting stability, saying only a comprehensive political agreement could end the conflict and prevent state collapse.
According to Hamdok, any future settlement must build a state based on citizenship, equality, and inclusive governance rather than exclusion and division.
He called for a Sudanese-led political process that combines humanitarian, security, and political efforts within a single roadmap to end the war.
Hamdok warned that growing regional and international involvement reflects deep concern over Sudan’s crisis and uncertainty about its future.
He said divisions among civilian forces risk creating space for outside powers to influence Sudan’s future while domestic political actors remain divided.
The former prime minister described the “Quartet” initiative as the most developed proposal currently on the table, citing its timelines and political commitments.
He said the initiative excludes groups he holds responsible for worsening the crisis and prolonging violence since the war began.
Hamdok called for ongoing talks to establish shared national principles, followed by a comprehensive settlement and the formation of a new transitional authority to rebuild state institutions.
