Civilian and political forces opposed to Sudan’s war formally rejected army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s call for internal dialogue.
They labeled the invitation biased, calling it a maneuver to entrench military authority rather than genuinely end the conflict.
The groups, meeting for two days in Addis Ababa, warned the proposal could pave the way for former regime figures to reclaim power.
Participants included Declaration of Principles forces, the Popular Congress Party, the Umma Party, and civil society networks.
They issued a joint document titled “The Peace Process We Want,” calling for an independent political track free of warring parties’ control.
Former prime minister Abdullah Hamdok called the gathering a major achievement, saying it proved civilians could unite despite doubts.
The forces backed the Quadrilateral Roadmap and voiced openness to the Five-Party Mechanism, urging unified international mediation.
They appealed to Sudanese everywhere to reject war and hate speech, and to work toward restoring civilian rule.
