The Forces of the Sudanese Declaration of Principles convened in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, from 19 to 21 July 2026, to deliberate on the evolving humanitarian and political situation in Sudan, review the ongoing efforts to end the war, assess the trajectory of the political process, explore avenues for enhanced coordination among the components of the Declaration of Principles Forces. The overarching objectives are to halt the war, protect civilians, restore a civilian –led democratic transition, and complete the path of the glorious December Revolution.
The assembly examined with grave concern the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian conditions witnessed across the country over the past months, resulting from the protracted conflict, the expansion of violations, and the immense suffering endured by Sudanese civilians both internally and in asylum settings. It strongly condemned the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) by both belligerent parties and the targeting of civilian areas, critical infrastructure, and essential services- acts that constitute a grave breach of international humanitarian law and an escalation compounding the plight of civilian population. The meeting further deplored the heightened risk of ongoing military confrontations in and around El-Obeid, as well as in the states of Kordofan, Darfur, Blue Nile, and other parts of the country. Furthermore, the assembly reaffirmed its support for documentation efforts through independent international mechanisms, and called for the comprehensive monitoring and verification of all violations, including allegations pertaining to the use of chemical weapons, and for the prosecution of those responsible in accordance with international law.
The Meeting hailed the growing popular mobilization across Sudan, resilience of Sudanese men and women in the face of war’s repercussions, and the vital role played by civil society actors and grassroots initiatives in delivering humanitarian assistance, defending civilian rights, and countering the rhetoric of war, hatred, and division. It also commended the peaceful civilian movements demanding an end to the war and the restoration of civilian – led governance, confirming that the Sudanese people’s resolve for peace and democracy remains robust and unyielding despite sustained attempts to suppress civic space and deepen polarization.
The gathering reviewed developments in the political process and reasserted that, while regional and international efforts to end the war are appreciated, the current trajectory requires substantive revisions – building upon the principles enshrined in the roadmap endorsed by the Quartet mechanism in September 2025, and ensuring coordination among these efforts, those of the Quintet, and other initiatives. The meeting underscored that any political process must be Sudanese-owned and Sudanese –led, strengthen the role of democratic civilian forces, and not permit the warring parties to impose their agendas or dominate outcomes. It reiterated its categorical rejection of any attempt to include the National Congress Party, the Islamic Movement, or their affiliated facades in the political process, emphasizing that this terrorist network bears primary responsibility for undermining the state, igniting armed conflicts, and obstructing democratic transition, and thus has no place in Sudan’s future.
The participants resolved to intensify popular, political, diplomatic and legal action- domestically, regionally, and internationally – to galvanize support for forging a new approach to the political process. This approach is to be addressed as an integrated package encompassing: an immediate humanitarian ceasefire, unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance, the promotion of civilian protection mechanisms, and the launch of an inclusive political process under Sudanese civilian leadership, involving democratic forces with a vested interest in ending the war and building the state on new foundations, excluding only the National Congress Party, the Islamic Movement, and their affiliates.
The meeting adopted a shared political vision for engagement during the forthcoming phase, aimed at fostering coordination among the Forces of the Declaration of Principles, and approved an intensive programme of action over the next three months, covering humanitarian, grassroots, political, media, diplomatic, and human rights tracks. The objective is to broaden the base of efforts to end the war, mobilize regional and international support, reinforce presence of civilian forces across various fora, support accountability mechanisms, and the protection of victims’ rights, and work earnestly with all forces committed to peace and democracy to achieve a civilian transition that terminate the war and lays the foundation for sustainable stability and prosperity.
We, the Sudanese Declaration of Principles Forces, reaffirm our continued engagement with all national and democratic forces, as well as regional and international partners, to end the war, protect civilians, and build the Sudanese state on the pillars of equal citizenship, the rule of law, civilian democratic governance and completing the course of the glorious December Revolution.
In conclusion, the meeting extended its gratitude to the sisterly Republic of Kenya, its government and people, for hosting Sudanese nationals- particularly those displaced by the war- and for providing conducive environment that has enabled Sudanese civilian forces to advance their efforts to realize peace in Sudan.
Nairobi, 21 July 2026
