Sudanese Civil Society Rejects El Burhan’s Dialogue Plan, Questioning Credibility of Peace Track
Sudanese civil society groups have refused to join a dialogue proposed by army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan, calling it political cover that fails to address the realities of the war and saying they won’t participate under current conditions, a setback for efforts to build a trusted political process.
Sudanese civil society groups have rejected a proposed dialogue put forward by army chief Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan, leaving one of the few visible political tracks in the country without key domestic participants.
The groups describe El Burhan’s initiative as political cover amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. They argue that it doesn’t address the realities of the war and have said they won’t take part under the current conditions.
Their refusal weakens claims that the dialogue could serve as a credible path out of the fighting. Without civil society involvement, the process risks looking like a negotiation driven mainly by armed actors, rather than one grounded in broader social and political representation.
For civilians living with bombardment, displacement, and economic strain, the absence of a trusted forum slows any move toward a settlement that reflects their priorities. It also complicates efforts by regional and international actors to back a process that Sudanese organizations themselves say lacks legitimacy.
The key question now is whether El Burhan alters the proposal to address the concerns that civil society groups have raised, or whether alternative talks gain traction. Changes in the level of violence on the ground and any new regional initiatives will show whether there is space for a more inclusive political track to emerge.
Sources
- OSINT