On Saturday, Sudan rejected any form of “guardianship” while expressing openness to international and regional efforts that could help end the ongoing war.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that the Sudanese government will not accept any international or regional interventions that fail to respect Sudan’s sovereignty, its legitimate institutions supported by the Sudanese people, or its right to defend its citizens and territory.
The government welcomed any regional or international initiative that assists in ending the conflict, halting attacks by the Al-Dagalo militia on cities and infrastructure, lifting sieges, and dismantling militias to prevent a repeat of past tragedies and crimes against the Sudanese people.
The statement rejected any attempt to equate the government with a racist terrorist militia that employs foreign mercenaries from around the world to destroy and erase Sudanese identity.
Sudan affirmed that its engagement with any party regarding domestic matters will be based clearly on respect for national sovereignty and the legitimacy of its state institutions, both in principle and in practice.
The government reiterated its commitment to achieving peace, security, and stability, safeguarding Sudanese lives, and protecting national resources. It expressed regret at the international community’s failure to compel the terrorist militia to implement UN Security Council resolutions 2736 and 1591, to lift the siege on Al-Fashir, and to ease the suffering of its citizens—including elders, women, and children—by allowing humanitarian convoys to pass.
The statement emphasized that achieving peace in Sudan is the exclusive responsibility of the Sudanese people and the country’s existing institutions. The Sudanese people alone determine governance through the national consensus sought by the transitional government of hope, led by the Prime Minister appointed according to the constitutional document governing the country during the transitional period.
The government stressed that involvement in Sudan’s internal affairs is a sovereign right granted by the Sudanese authorities based on the nation’s highest interests, without oversight or guardianship from any external entity or coalition.
