As part of its international efforts to end the war in Sudan, a delegation from the Sudanese Communist Party, led by Dr. Sidqi Kablo, member of the Central Committee and Political Bureau, held a meeting with Clare Staunton, Head of the Sudan and South Sudan Office at the British Foreign Ministry, along with her team specializing in Sudanese affairs, at the ministry’s headquarters in London.
The party issued an official statement saying the meeting focused on the party’s perspective on the Sudanese crisis. It emphasized the urgent need to halt the fighting immediately and called for international pressure to stop the flow of weapons and regional support to the conflicting parties. This, the party stated, is crucial to creating a secure political environment that allows civilian forces to lead the peace process.
During the meeting, the delegation provided a detailed presentation of the Sudanese Communist Party’s initiative to build a broad front and reclaim the revolution. They stressed that the revolutionary civilian forces inside Sudan—including resistance committees, trade unions, and advocacy organizations—are best positioned to resolve the crisis and determine the country’s future, despite the widespread destruction and collapse of essential services caused by the war.
The delegation also highlighted the importance of respecting Sudan’s national sovereignty and maintaining that any external support must be unconditional and impartial. They pointed out that foreign interventions have intensified divisions and enabled military and militia actors whose presence is opposed by the revolutionary forces. These forces have previously demanded the return of the army to its barracks, the disbandment of militias, and the establishment of a unified democratic civilian state.
Furthermore, the delegation insisted on holding accountable those responsible for the war and rejecting any political inclusion or reward for them, describing this accountability as a fair and fundamental demand. They affirmed that the Sudanese people oppose any political settlements that might perpetuate the crisis by sustaining those who caused it.
Regarding the statement of the Quadruple Committee and efforts to end the war, the delegation welcomed any international initiatives leading to a ceasefire and civilian protection, while expressing reservations about the involvement of some Quad member states in fueling the conflict.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the delegation thanked the United Kingdom for hosting the talks and for its humanitarian support to Sudan. They stressed the importance of ongoing dialogue to address political and humanitarian issues and to clarify what the international community—and Britain in particular—should do to support a just and independent peace process in Sudan.
