Today, the Sudanese National Movement forces held a consultative meeting to establish a national project under the motto “Sudan: A Responsibility of All,” which took place on the sidelines of the current Organization of Islamic Cooperation summit in Gambia.
The opening session saw participation from leaders of the national movement forces, and three sessions were scheduled. The first session aimed to explore a national vision for dialogue, the second discussed a charter for national consensus governance, and the closing session was intended to produce recommendations and outcomes.
Dr. Tijani Sese, the head of the National Movement block, expressed gratitude to Egypt for hosting Sudanese nationals during this pivotal historical phase that Sudan is undergoing. He highlighted the shared interests and challenges between Egypt and Sudan, noting, “Both nations not only share the Nile but also many other issues and interests that have strategic depth, and it is imperative for all of us to preserve these interests as they guarantee our national security.”
In his opening remarks, Dr. Sese described the dire situation in Sudan, which is grappling with a devastating crisis and war that has destroyed the nation and displaced many as refugees and internally displaced persons. “Before the war erupted, we frequently warned of the polarization managed by the Forces of Freedom and Change during the transitional period, which escalated to a dangerous level, exposing the nation to peril,” he explained. He emphasized that such mobilization would lead to an uncontrollable war due to significant escalations and political polarization.
Dr. Sese also mentioned that Sudan faces numerous challenges today, and he reiterated the belief that the solution lies in consensus on a comprehensive resolution and a national program to manage the transitional period inclusively. He has long advocated that inclusive governance would prevent counter-polarization, which has indeed occurred.
He clarified, “Our view is clear on the causes of the war; the fundamental reason is the framework agreement that created significant polarization and ultimately became the primary cause of the war in a diverse country with many political forces, where no single faction can govern alone.”
Dr. Sese concluded by stressing the need for an inclusive Sudanese dialogue that does not isolate anyone if there is a belief that Sudan is a country for all and everyone must contribute to solving Sudan’s problems.
