The Sudanese Foundational Alliance (Tasees) has expressed strong opposition to recent comments from several Arab countries condemning the establishment of a civilian government in Sudan.
The alliance argued that these remarks contradict the aspirations of the Sudanese people. It also criticized the stance of the UN Secretary-General’s personal envoy to Sudan, who expressed support for the roadmap proposed by Sudanese military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, claiming it reflected a lack of understanding of Sudan’s complex political reality.
The Sudanese Foundational Charter was signed in Nairobi in February and aims to establish a government that truly reflects the people’s desires. However, several countries, including Jordan, Somalia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have firmly rejected the idea of an alternative government, further complicating the political situation in Sudan.
The alliance reaffirmed its rejection of any attempt to limit the Sudanese people’s will or impose solutions that fail to reflect the real nature of the crisis. It called for a comprehensive and inclusive resolution that recognizes all active forces in Sudan, ensuring justice for all its citizens, without external bias or interference. The alliance urged international parties, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait, to adhere to international law and respect Sudanese rights to self-determination, free from any partisan influence.
The alliance also expressed concern over remarks by UN envoy Lamine Ba, which it believes signal growing bias in the UN’s position on the Sudan conflict. It criticized the UN’s support for a unilateral initiative, led by General al-Burhan’s army (SAF), rather than fostering an inclusive and neutral process, questioning the UN’s credibility as a mediator.
Highlighting the illegitimacy of the Port Sudan government, which it views as an extremist faction exacerbating violence and refusing genuine negotiations, the alliance stressed that the UN’s implicit recognition of this faction undermines fundamental conflict resolution principles, such as justice and inclusivity.
The alliance further accused the UN envoy of aligning with one side of the conflict, calling into question his impartiality and suitability to continue in his mediation role. “The Sudanese people, especially those historically marginalized, cannot trust a process clearly directed towards one party,” the statement read.