Sudan’s Peace Government Rejects AU’s “Biased” Invitation to October Consultations

Nyala – Blue News

The Peace Government of Sudan has strongly criticized the African Union’s invitation for select political forces to attend consultations on Sudan’s peace process in October, describing the move as biased and exclusionary.

In a statement issued today, the Council of Ministers reaffirmed its appreciation of the African Union’s role in promoting peace and security across the continent. However, it warned that the Union’s current approach risks undermining any genuine efforts toward lasting peace in Sudan.

The statement questioned why past peace agreements—from the Addis Ababa Accord of 1972 to the Juba Peace Agreement of 2020—had repeatedly failed to end war and bring stability, stressing that any future process must address the root causes of Sudan’s recurring conflicts.

Expressing surprise at the AU’s decision to focus on the Port Sudan coalition—accused of igniting the ongoing war—the Peace Government rejected what it called “an approach that will produce neither peace nor stability.” It further denounced its exclusion from the AU’s consultation planning as a violation of neutrality and objectivity, warning that such practices jeopardize the success of any political initiative.

The statement also accused the African Union of showing “clear bias,” citing recent remarks by AU officials in Baghdad and Port Sudan. “The Union’s current trajectory will not lead to comprehensive and sustainable peace,” the government stressed, adding that it does not place reliance on the AU’s October initiative.

Unveiling its own strategic vision, the Peace Government outlined five core principles:

Voluntary unity of Sudan’s land and peoples.

A secular, democratic Sudanese state.

A federal governance system that reflects Sudan’s diversity and ensures equitable, sustainable development.

The establishment of a professional, apolitical national army with a new doctrine.

The designation of the Islamic Movement and its armed militias as terrorist organizations.

While reaffirming openness to cooperation with the AU, the government urged the Union to review its methodology and ensure the inclusion of national democratic forces committed to peace. “Sudan’s future depends on an inclusive, transparent, and nationally owned peace process,” the statement concluded