The critical Five-Party Mechanism revived peace consultations in Addis Ababa today to chart a political path out of darkness.
A shadow loomed over the Ethiopian capital as prominent civilian forces boycotted the summit, threatening to stall the fragile momentum.
The Nairobi Declaration and Steadfastness alliances refused to attend, demanding an immediate ceasefire before engaging in broader political dialogue.
Meanwhile, the Democratic Bloc presented its vision, insisting that future talks must address governance and preserve national sovereignty.
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development reopened its mission in Khartoum to support post-war reconstruction.
Sudan’s junta-controlled Foreign Ministry hailed the return of the regional body as a historic milestone toward healing deep diplomatic fractures.
Yet, after three exhausting years of brutal warfare, a comprehensive settlement remains trapped behind walls of deep-seated domestic mistrust.
