Sudan’s Peace Government has opened discussions with representatives of the Sudanese Civil Committees on expanding cooperation with civil society, as authorities in Nyala continue efforts to build civilian institutions in areas under their administration.
Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan al-Taayshi met representatives of the committees’ federal office in Nyala to discuss joint initiatives and cooperation between the government and civil-society organisations.
The meeting was attended by Information Minister and government spokesman Khalid Danaa, Cabinet Affairs Undersecretary Musa Khudam and New Sudan News Agency director Osama Ahmed Mustafa.
The Civil Committees delegation included its chairman Mohamed Ghafil Juma, deputy chairman Al-As Salih Al-As, political office official Abu Dhar Mohamed Hussein and South Darfur committee chairman Abdel Ghani Ismail.
During the talks, the committees presented their vision for contributing to what they described as a secure and stable Sudan based on peace, justice, the rule of law and equal citizenship.
They also outlined programmes developed since the organisation was established in December 2023.
Al-Taayshi praised the committees’ work in political, humanitarian and public-service fields and said cooperation between the Peace Government and civil society should be expanded.
He stressed, however, that civil-society organisations should maintain their independence while cooperating with government institutions under priorities established in the government’s strategic framework.
The committees presented several proposed initiatives covering social peace and coexistence between communities, support for education and efforts to expand voluntary work.
The meeting comes as the Peace Government seeks to consolidate civilian and administrative institutions from its base in Nyala.
Al-Taayshi has in recent months held meetings with local administrators, humanitarian organisations, universities and other institutions as his government moves to establish administrative structures and expand the delivery of public services.
Earlier this month, the Peace Government also began rehabilitation work at the University of Nyala ahead of plans to restore in-person teaching after years of disruption caused by Sudan’s war.
The latest meeting adds a civil-society component to those efforts, with the government presenting cooperation with independent organisations as part of its broader approach to governance in territories under its administration.
The Civil Committees said their proposed programmes were intended to strengthen social cohesion and build a civil society capable of participating in development and Sudan’s eventual reconstruction.
