Sudan’s Youth and Women Slam Elite Talks, Demand Real Peace Deal or “Next War”

Speaking from Amsterdam, young activists organized under the banner of inclusive dialogue are pushing back against the country’s current political negotiations, demanding a broader process that tackles the root causes of the war rather than simply dividing seats among elite factions [220459]. Organizer Amin Ramadan said the youth are calling for a process that puts “justice and peace first,” arguing that previous ceasefire efforts have failed because they ignore the underlying grievances driving the conflict [220459].

The activists insist that any lasting solution must include civil society, women’s groups, and local community leaders—not just armed factions [220459]. Their proposal centers on addressing land disputes, economic marginalization, and accountability for war crimes as prerequisites for any meaningful truce [220459]. The call comes as international mediators push for a new round of talks, but the youth warn that without a fundamental shift in approach, any agreement will only set the stage for the next war [220459].

Echoing that sentiment, Sudanese feminist leaders and civil society activists are calling for a broader and safer political dialogue to end the country’s ongoing war [220457]. Speaking from Nairobi and Amsterdam, they urged that any future Sudanese-Sudanese negotiations must include women, young people, and civil society groups [220457]. The activists stressed that genuine guarantees are needed to protect participants and provide a secure space for open discussion [220457]. Without these safeguards, they argue, the peace process will not be credible or lasting [220457].