The Sudan Founding Alliance, known as “Tasis,” announced on Monday that it rejects any mediation role for Egypt in efforts to end the war in Sudan, citing what it described as clear evidence of Cairo’s involvement in and bias toward the conflict.
In a statement, the alliance accused Egypt of playing a “negative official role” in the war by supporting what it described as Islamist-linked military forces in Sudan under the pretext of preserving state institutions and national unity. Tasis said such arguments were misleading and used to justify political and military interference.
“The reality of Egypt’s position becomes clearer by the day,” the statement said. “At times it is framed as protecting state institutions, at others as rejecting parallel entities, or falsely claiming to defend Sudan’s unity. This is a misuse of truth to serve falsehood. We are more committed to Sudan’s unity than any external actor.”
The alliance alleged that the current Egyptian government has supported Sudanese army factions it associates with the Muslim Brotherhood since the beginning of the war, including through the provision of weapons, ammunition, and logistical backing, as well as political and diplomatic support.
Tasis further accused Egypt of coordinating with these forces to detain Sudanese refugees who fled the conflict, forcibly return them to Sudan, and pressure them into military mobilization. The statement also rejected Egyptian claims that returnees had gone back voluntarily after security and services were restored in Khartoum.
According to the alliance, Egypt’s participation in any political initiative aimed at ending the war has become “unwelcome” and represents a major obstacle to peace efforts.
The statement also criticized official Egyptian rhetoric for referring to the Rapid Support Forces as “militias,” saying the language reveals Cairo’s partiality and alleged complicity in prolonging the conflict.
Tasis argued that Egypt is pursuing a long-standing strategy aimed at controlling Sudan’s political decision-making and economic resources, while deepening social divisions through cooperation with Islamist networks, the former ruling National Congress Party, and allied armed groups. The alliance framed this position as a continuation of Egypt’s historical support for military coups and suppression of popular movements in Sudan.
The Sudan Founding Alliance called on members of the Quad Initiative to reassess Egypt’s membership in the group, citing what it described as Cairo’s clear alignment with one side of the war.
Despite its criticism of the Egyptian government, the alliance emphasized that relations with the Egyptian people remain strong, describing them as rooted in neighborly ties and mutual respect.
“The official position is rejected in full,” the statement concluded. “But brotherhood and friendship with the Egyptian people remain.”
