The Sudan Founding Alliance, known as TASIS, has welcomed the outcomes of a Nairobi meeting held by Sudanese Declaration of Principles forces, saying the documents agreed there mark an important step toward launching a new political process to address the roots of Sudan’s crisis and end the country’s war.
In a statement, the alliance said the charter and roadmap approved during the meetings were in line with its vision for halting the fighting, addressing humanitarian and security issues, and opening a Sudanese-led political track involving civilian forces opposed to the war.
TASIS said the statement issued by the Quartet, and the steps it outlined, could provide a suitable foundation for a serious political process that tackles the core of Sudan’s crisis. It warned, however, that the proliferation of separate political tracks risks complicating the situation and prolonging the conflict.
The alliance renewed its commitment to Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, rejecting any moves toward partition. It also called for the creation of new national military and security institutions that go beyond what it described as traditional models of reform and integration.
TASIS also voiced support for efforts to unite civilian forces opposed to the war and condemned hate speech, racism and political incitement.
The alliance accused Sudan’s Islamic Movement and its allies of igniting the war and obstructing chances for a settlement, saying they had rejected political initiatives, withdrawn from negotiation platforms and used the continuation of the conflict as a means of political survival.
