7 Countries and 5 Organizations Issue Joint Statement on Sudan Following Addis Ababa Consultations

Washington – Sudanhorizon

A group comprising seven countries — the United States, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, and the United Kingdom — together with five organizations: the African Union, European Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, and the United Nations, issued a joint statement on Monday following the conclusion of consultations conducted by the international Quintet with Sudanese political actors in Addis Ababa from June 3–5. The consultations also drew upon the outcomes of the Sudan Conference held in Berlin on April 15, 2026.

According to the statement, which was published by the United States Department of State, the group reaffirmed its “shared and steadfast commitment to the people of Sudan, a peaceful, democratic, and stable future for the country, and to Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.”

The signatories expressed what they described as “deep concern” over the devastating humanitarian consequences of the conflict in Sudan, noting that millions face displacement, acute food insecurity, and limited access to essential services, while attacks on civilians and infrastructure continue. They stressed that the protection of civilians must remain a top priority.

The statement also reiterated the group’s call for an urgent humanitarian truce leading to a permanent ceasefire. It welcomed the outcomes of the Berlin Conference, including the “Berlin Principles for Sudan,” adopted by 22 countries and organizations, as well as the “Joint Call to End the War and Advance an Inclusive Sudanese Political Process” issued by Sudanese civilian actors and facilitated by the Quintet mechanism consisting of the African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, the European Union, and the United Nations.

According to the statement, these principles collectively represent an important step toward strengthening international coordination and supporting a civilian-led path toward a lasting peaceful settlement. The group declared: “We stand united in our belief that there is no military solution to this crisis, and that a sustainable solution must be based on an inclusive civilian-led political process that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people.”

The signatories emphasized the importance of strengthening the civilian track as a cornerstone of efforts to end the war and lay the foundations for an inclusive and democratic civilian transition, free from the control or influence of any party and independent of extremist groups.

The statement noted the group’s support for “a rapid, time-bound civilian pathway leading to a civilian transition,” with the intention of continuing to review and assess progress against agreed benchmarks. It added that the international community would consider appropriate measures against those seeking to undermine the civilian transition process.

The group further reaffirmed that the future governance of Sudan should be determined by the Sudanese people through an independent, inclusive, and transparent civilian transition process. Accordingly, it expressed support for the Quintet’s urgent preparations to launch a comprehensive Sudanese civilian dialogue process in the coming weeks.

The statement stressed that this process, and the preparations leading to it, should bring together a broad spectrum of Sudanese civilian and political actors, including representatives of civil society, women’s organizations, youth groups, and stakeholders reflecting Sudan’s geographic and social diversity. It also emphasized that the dialogue should be conducted transparently, credibly, and free from coercion.

The signatories expressed their readiness to support the Quintet’s efforts to structure the dialogue in a practical, timely, and achievable manner—ideally within six months—and ensure that it complements broader peace and transition initiatives. They said the outcomes should establish a clear pathway toward a legitimate, accountable, and human rights–respecting independent civilian government, emphasizing that such a government is indispensable to achieving a permanent end to the conflict.

The statement concluded by calling for broader international support and reaffirming the group’s commitment to continued coordination to help end the conflict, alleviate suffering, support a peaceful transition in Sudan, and ensure that international efforts are aligned in pursuit of these objectives.

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