The Modern Sudan Project

Dr. Abdel-Azim Hassan –Lawyer
The Sudanese crisis cannot be reduced to a political conflict or partisan rivalry. Our crisis is structural, affecting the very nature of the state and its relationship with society. All experiences have revealed a recurring failure to build a stable system and a functioning human capital. This reality has paved the way for coups, ultimately leading to this state of collapse. Therefore, success will not be achieved through partial solutions, but rather through a modern Sudan project focused on comprehensive reform.
The solution begins with ending the war of attrition, first by ending the war of weapons, through a unified national movement. This movement must demand that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), currently retreating westward, cease fighting and submit to the rule of law, like all other armed groups. This will facilitate the urgent resolution of the humanitarian and service-related crises. If civilians abandon the RSF, the RSF will likely lay down its arms voluntarily, paving the way for a genuine Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue in which everyone participates.
In this context, the need arises for a temporary wartime authority led by competent individuals, free from partisan and military polarization. This authority’s tasks should be limited to: restoring security, improving the economy, and preparing the country for free elections. Naturally, the term of this authority should be limited to prevent it from becoming an extension of the crisis. Reforming the security sector remains the greatest challenge, as a stable state cannot be built with multiple armed forces. Therefore, unifying the armed forces under a single professional framework, along with disarming and reintegrating militias, is a fundamental prerequisite for stability.
Transitional justice is a necessary step towards restoring trust by striking a balance between accountability and discouraging revenge, thus ensuring that impunity is not tolerated and maintaining social peace. Conversely, reconstruction must transcend the purely material aspect, becoming a process that redistributes resources equitably and addresses the imbalances between the center and the periphery.
In short, Sudan needs not only an end to the war, but also a modern and inclusive social contract that puts an end to the cycle of crises and establishes lasting stability.

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