Sudanese Civilian Groups Adopt Joint Peace Roadmap at Berlin Conference

Berlin, April 15, 2026 - Sudanese civilian groups meeting in Berlin have adopted a unified roadmap aimed at ending the country’s war and relaunching a political transition toward peace and stability.

The agreement, signed on Wednesday during the international conference, outlines a common civilian position focused on protecting civilians and safeguarding critical infrastructure amid ongoing violence. It calls for strict respect of international humanitarian law and immediate measures to facilitate unhindered humanitarian access across conflict-affected areas.

Participants also stressed the urgency of curbing hate speech and fostering conditions conducive to dialogue and trust-building, seen as essential steps toward a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire.

Beyond immediate priorities, the document proposes a broader political process addressing the root causes of Sudan’s crisis, including governance failures, marginalization, and justice. A key component is the establishment of a transitional justice framework to ensure accountability, provide redress for victims, and support national reconciliation.

The conference, however, has drawn criticism from Sudanese authorities. In Khartoum, Prime Minister Kamil Idriss said the government had not been invited, describing the exclusion as a “serious misstep” that could undermine the initiative’s effectiveness.

Organizers defended the decision, indicating that the forum was designed as a civilian and humanitarian platform, deliberately distanced from competing claims to political legitimacy.

Prominent civilian figures welcomed the outcome. Abdalla Hamdok, head of the Samoud Civil Democratic Forces alliance, described the conference as an opportunity to amplify civilian voices committed to ending the conflict. Other political leaders echoed calls for a Sudanese-led process, emphasizing the importance of international coordination in supporting reconstruction and peace efforts.

The Berlin meeting marks a renewed attempt by civilian actors to shape the trajectory of the conflict, amid ongoing fighting and a deepening humanitarian crisis.