A leaked document allegedly issued by the office of Sudan’s Sovereign Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan outlines a plan for a five-year military-led transition, a technocratic cabinet and elections only after the end of the proposed transitional period.
The document, dated June 16, 2026, was reportedly published by the Netherlands-based outlet Theliberal. It claims that Major General Tariq Saud Ahmed Hassoun, director of Burhan’s office, sent instructions to Peace Commission head Suleiman Mohamed al-Debeilo to coordinate with a political adviser on preparing a “comprehensive political and strategic vision” for Sudan.
According to the leaked document, the proposed roadmap would establish a five-year transitional period under a military government headed by a president, with a council of ministers made up of technocrats. General elections would be held only after the transition ends.
The document also calls for a “Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue” to be held exclusively inside the country and limited to forces described as “national.” It excludes groups accused of involvement in violence against civilians and rejects any political initiatives or conferences held outside Sudan.
The proposal appears aimed at bypassing external mediation efforts and consolidating the Port Sudan-based military authority’s control over the political process.
The leaked paper also sets out a regional strategy, calling for stronger economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia through the “Higher Council for Cooperation and Strategic Coordination,” as well as expanded financial partnerships with Gulf states.
It further instructs Sudanese diplomatic bodies to work toward restoring Sudan’s membership in the African Union, presenting this as a necessary step toward easing international restrictions and opening the way for post-war support programs.
The document also calls for a reconstruction plan covering damaged infrastructure, essential public services and key sectors affected by the conflict.
Analysts cited in the report said the proposal reflects an effort by Burhan and the SAF leadership to reshape Sudan’s political order while preserving military dominance over the state. They warned that a transition designed and controlled by the SAF could further complicate peace efforts and prolong the war by excluding major political and social actors.
The leaked plan also suggests that the Peace Commission’s role has been significantly reduced. Once central to negotiations with armed movements and the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement, many of its powers now appear to have shifted to sovereign and military institutions in Port Sudan.
The report said Burhan is seeking regional backing for the roadmap, particularly from Saudi Arabia. It also claimed that during his visit to Ankara, Burhan presented elements of the project to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in an effort to secure political and military support from Turkey.
The alleged roadmap appears to serve three central objectives: keeping Burhan and the military leadership at the top of Sudan’s sovereign institutions, rejecting external initiatives that could pressure the SAF toward civilian rule, and keeping Darfur armed movements aligned with the current military bloc.
Critics say the plan risks deepening Sudan’s crisis by replacing an inclusive civilian transition with a military-designed political process backed by regional alliances.
The document has not been independently verified, and Sudanese military authorities have not publicly commented on the reported leak.
