December 3, 2024 (ENTEBBE) – A Sudanese civilian alliance said on Tuesday that ending the war is its top priority and it is willing to negotiate with all sides, including those backing the army, to reach a ceasefire. Bakry Eljack, a spokesperson for the Coordination of the Democratic and Civil Forces (Tagadum), said the group is ready to hold talks with any faction that prioritizes halting the conflict, which began in April 2023. “The right way of thinking is not to win the media battle at the expense of the death of victims,” Eljack told reporters. “The Sudanese people should not be held hostage by either side to pressure the international community.” His comments came as the alliance faces internal challenges, including calls for reform and the formation of a government-in-exile. Eljack criticized the military led government in Port Sudan for pushing to designate the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a terrorist organization, calling it an attempt to win a “media battle” rather than focus on peace. He warned that the conflict, which began as a fight between the army and the RSF, is becoming a proxy war influenced by regional conflicts in the Horn of Africa. He cited recent statements …

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