Former rebel turned government ally proposes a path to peace for Sudan
Summary
A former rebel leader turned government official in Sudan has proposed a peace plan to end the ongoing civil war and move the country toward democracy. The plan calls for disarming non-state groups, holding discussions among key players, and addressing internal and external influences on the conflict.Key Facts
- Malik Agar Ayyir, once a rebel leader, is now deputy chairman of Sudan’s transitional government.
- He proposes that the government should regain full control over armed forces and dissolve other armed groups.
- The plan aims to create agreement through dialogue about Sudan’s military role, the conflict with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), international involvement, and future governance.
- The proposal builds on a 2020 peace deal but seeks to address new challenges since fighting resumed in 2023.
- The conflict has caused thousands of deaths and displaced about 14 million people.
- Various peace efforts, including plans by the UN and a coalition of countries, have failed or been rejected by involved parties.
- Agar’s plan treats negotiations between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the RSF as a separate issue from his broader peace proposal.
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