Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, leading the Tagaddum anti-war civilian group, Abdel-Wahid Mohammed Nur of the SLM and Abdelaziz al-Hilu of the SPLM-North joined forces in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, and signed a political agreement.
Signed in the presence of Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday, the declaration aimed to resolve Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The three Sudanese leaders committed themselves to a path emphasizing secularism, state-religion separation, and the right to self-determination. They pledged to work together to tackle Sudan’s challenges and find lasting solutions.
The parties urged an immediate ceasefire to pave the way for ending the war, with support from international and regional efforts, including the Jeddah platform.
The Nairobi declaration called on the warring factions to abide by international humanitarian law by removing obstacles to aid delivery and ensuring access for all citizens in conflict zones.
It also stressed the importance of protecting humanitarian workers from international and local organizations.
The document calls for the establishment of a security and military system meeting international standards. This system aims to create a unified national army dedicated to safeguarding national security under a new military doctrine aligned with the constitution.
The agreement also calls for a federal democratic civilian government in Sudan, ensuring equal participation for all Sudanese in power and resources. The Nairobi declaration stressed the need for an inclusive discussion involving all national stakeholders supporting these principles.
The three leaders called on international and regional actors to pressure the warring parties and step up efforts for an immediate end to the war.
In his remarks after the signing ceremony, Kenya’s President William Ruto commended the Nairobi Declaration, emphasizing that Kenya continues to be a key partner in efforts to achieve lasting peace in Sudan.
Ruto underscored the importance of including civil society political parties in the peace process and the formation of a civilian government.
“I congratulate organized groups and civil society which have agreed, through the Nairobi Declaration, to be part of Sudan’s Peace Process. A holistic and comprehensive process is the way to achieve peace,” he said.