Wednesday, August 25, 2026 - Sudanese political and civilian forces have rejected army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s call for an internal national dialogue, warning that the proposed process could deepen divisions rather than end the war.
The rejection followed two days of talks in Addis Ababa, where anti-war groups said they would not participate in a dialogue conducted under the control of one side of the conflict.
The groups are instead demanding an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access and a political process led by civilian forces.
Their proposed framework separates the humanitarian, security and political tracks, while limiting the roles of the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces largely to security and ceasefire issues.
The standoff adds fresh uncertainty to international efforts to stop Sudan’s devastating war, which has entered its fourth year.
With rival political camps rejecting competing pathways to negotiations, pressure is growing for a credible process that can bring the warring sides toward a ceasefire while giving civilians a decisive role in shaping Sudan’s political future.
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