The Sudanese Forces of the Declaration of Principles called for a comprehensive review of the political process aimed at ending the war, affirming that any future settlement must be led by civilian Sudanese, while rejecting the inclusion of the National Congress Party and the Islamic Movement in any future political arrangements.

This came in the final statement of a three-day meeting in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, which concluded its work on Tuesday. The participating forces discussed developments in the war, humanitarian conditions, the future of the political process, and mechanisms for coordinating their efforts to end the conflict and restore the path of democratic civilian transition.

The participants expressed concern over the accelerating humanitarian deterioration and the expanding scope of fighting, condemning the use of drones to target civilian areas, infrastructure, and essential services as a violation of international humanitarian law. They also warned of the escalation of military confrontations in the city of El Obeid and the regions of Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile.

The meeting also reiterated its support for the efforts of independent international mechanisms in documenting violations, calling for an investigation into all crimes committed during the war, including the army's use of chemical weapons, and for holding those responsible accountable in accordance with international law.

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On the political front, the statement affirmed that regional and international efforts to end the war are appreciated, but they require 'fundamental reviews' based on the principles contained in the roadmap approved by the Quad in September 2025, while enhancing coordination between them and other initiatives.

The Forces of the Declaration of Principles stressed that any political process should be led by the Sudanese themselves, grant a pivotal role to democratic civilian forces, and not allow warring parties to impose their agenda or control the outcomes of the political process.

The meeting reiterated its rejection of the participation of the National Congress Party, the Islamic Movement, and their fronts in any political settlement, holding them primarily responsible for undermining the state, igniting wars, and obstructing democratic transition, affirming 'there is no place for them in Sudan's future.'

The participants announced agreement on a three-month work program that includes political, diplomatic, legal, media, and grassroots initiatives inside and outside Sudan, aimed at mobilizing support for a new approach to end the war, based on an immediate humanitarian truce, ensuring unhindered access for aid, enhancing civilian protection, and launching a comprehensive political process led by Sudanese civilians.

The meeting also approved a shared political vision to enhance coordination among the components of the Declaration of Principles, broaden the base of forces supporting peace, strengthen the presence of civilian forces in regional and international forums, and support accountability efforts and the protection of victims' rights.

In conclusion of the statement, the Forces of the Declaration of Principles expressed their gratitude to the Kenyan government and people for hosting Sudanese fleeing the war and for providing space to host the efforts of civilian forces seeking to end the conflict and achieve peace in Sudan.