Khartoum: The Head of the Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim, emphasized the importance of distinguishing between the security negotiations involving the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) from the broader political dialogue process. He asserted that addressing the root causes of the crisis is crucial for achieving sustainable peace.
According to Sudan News Agency, Ibrahim made these remarks during a meeting with the Quintet delegation at his residence in Khartoum. The meeting was attended by members of the Preparatory Committee for Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue, political forces, and civil society figures. He highlighted the significance of sending positive messages to civilians in RSF-controlled areas and stressed that a comprehensive and final Sudanese dialogue should commence post-peace, involving all Sudanese while safeguarding the country's unity and sovereignty.
Ibrahim urged the Quintet to assist in providing international guarantees, experts, and financial and logistical support to facilitate the dialogue. He underscored the message that "The Sudanese people are one, and Sudan is one sovereign and united state."
Quintet Chairman Ambassador Mohamed Ibn Chambas, during the meeting, stated that the international and regional community is coordinating efforts to end the war and create conditions conducive to Sudanese dialogue. He noted that this was the Quintet's inaugural meeting in Khartoum at this level of representation to address peace-related issues in Sudan.
Ibn Chambas reiterated that war is not a solution to Sudan's crisis and that there is no sustainable military solution. He called for de-escalation to enable humanitarian access to those affected by the conflict. He also mentioned that IGAD had reopened its office in Khartoum and consultations were ongoing with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission about reopening the AU office in the capital. The Quintet members, he affirmed, would persist in their efforts to end the war and foster an environment conducive to dialogue.
Furthermore, Ibn Chambas praised the Preparatory Committee for Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue, emphasizing that the responsibility for designing the dialogue and setting its agenda lies with the Sudanese themselves, not the Quintet. He acknowledged the differences among Sudanese political forces and other groups.
Dr. Al-Tijani Al-Sissi highlighted the importance of supporting the Preparatory Committee and enabling it to fulfill its role. Dr. Mohamed Al-Monir, a member of the Preparatory Committee, elaborated on its mandate and vision to create an environment conducive to dialogue, emphasizing that it is a self-initiated, non-governmental initiative with legitimacy derived from its acceptance by the Sudanese people.