Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, leader of the Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces (Tagadum), reiterated his alliance’s firm rejection of the ongoing war in Sudan and criticized the international community’s recognition of the “de facto Government.” Speaking on the anniversary of the 1964 October Revolution, Hamdok condemned the nearly two-year conflict, calling it a period of “unprecedented bloodshed and destruction.”
While he acknowledged some international efforts, Hamdok stressed that more must be done to halt the violence. He emphasized that Sudan’s crisis cannot be reduced to a mere power struggle between generals, urging for a deeper understanding of the root causes of conflict, which have plagued the nation since its independence in 1956.
Hamdok underscored the need for Sudanese-led solutions but called for regional and international support to press both warring parties into peace negotiations. He rejected the idea of resolving the conflict through military force, asserting that dialogue is the only path forward.
Hamdok, who criticized international cooperation with the current government, reminded the global community that Sudan has been in a constitutional vacuum since the October 2021 coup, warning that legitimizing the de facto authorities would hinder peace efforts. He called for a united civilian front committed to peace, justice, and democracy, and stressed the need for a comprehensive political process addressing both the conflict’s root causes and post-war reconstruction.