The Sudanese government has voiced support for international and regional initiatives to end the ongoing conflict but firmly rejected what it described as attempts at external “guardianship” over the country’s political future.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it welcomed efforts to lift sieges on cities and protect vital infrastructure but accused the militia led by the Dagalo family of bearing responsibility for blockades, destruction, and crimes against civilians. The statement stressed that Sudan would resist any move to equate “a racist terrorist militia, backed by foreign mercenaries,” with the legitimate state.
Khartoum expressed disappointment with the international community’s handling of UN Security Council resolutions 1591 and 2736, which demanded an end to the siege of El Fasher and unhindered humanitarian access. According to the government, civilians — including the elderly, women, and children — remain trapped in worsening conditions.
Reiterating its commitment to sovereignty, the government said peace in Sudan must come from the Sudanese people themselves, not external actors. It described the transitional government, formed through national consensus, as the legitimate vehicle for stability and confirmed that the transition would continue under the framework of the Constitutional Document.
“Sudan’s internal affairs will be managed by Sudanese hands alone,” the statement concluded, rejecting any form of external control or coalition-led oversight.
