Sudan’s Military Government Proposes Post-War Roadmap Amid Advances Against Paramilitaries

Mubarak Ardol, Prime Minister of Sudan Photo: @SudanHorizon

February 9, 2025 Hour: 2:16 pm

The Sudanese military-led government announced on Sunday a roadmap to prepare for a post-war transition and the resumption of the political process, as its armed forces gain ground against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebels.

The Sudanese Foreign Ministry stated that the proposal emerged after extensive consultations with national and community forces and aims to hold free and fair general elections once stability is restored.

This announcement follows recent successes by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and allied tribal militias, who have pushed back RSF fighters in key areas, including the capital, Khartoum.

Sudan Unveils Roadmap for Post-War Transition and Calls for International Support

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Key Elements of the Roadmap

National Dialogue: Open to all political and community forces, except for supporters of former dictator Omar al-Bashir, ousted in 2019, and the Taqqdum coalition, led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, whom the military accuses of siding with RSF.
Formation of a Transitional Government: A qualified and independent national government to navigate post-war challenges, including widespread destruction, tens of thousands of deaths, and mass displacement.
Constitutional Amendments: Reviving stalled efforts to draft a new constitution and appointing a civilian prime minister to lead without military intervention.
Monopoly on Armed Forces: Ensuring that only the state controls weapons and security forces, as armed groups—aligned with either SAF, RSF, or their own interests—have proliferated due to the conflict.

The Sudanese government rejected calls for a ceasefire unless RSF lifts its siege on Al-Fashir (the last SAF stronghold in Darfur) and withdraws from Khartoum, West Kordofan, and other parts of Darfur.

The Foreign Ministry urged international actors—including the African Union (AU), the United Nations (UN), and the Arab League—to support the roadmap. However, past peace initiatives have repeatedly failed due to political deadlock and lack of commitment from warring factions.

The current war erupted in April 2023, two years after SAF and RSF orchestrated a coup that ousted Hamdok’s civilian-led government. The fighting stems from disputes over RSF’s integration into the military during a failed political transition, with civilians largely sidelined.