Sudanese Forces in Nairobi: The MB has no place in the political process
Recently, the Sudanese forces signatory to the Declaration of Principles reiterated their categorical rejection of any attempts to involve the National Congress Party (NCP), the Muslim Brotherhood (MB), and their affiliated fronts in the political process, asserting that the afore referenced bear primary responsibility for undermining the State, igniting wars, and obstructing the democratic transition.
This development took place during the second day of meetings held by the Sudanese forces signatory to the Declaration of Principles, in the Kenyan capital, “Nairobi.” The meetings addressed the compounding humanitarian and political situation in Sudan, as well as efforts to end the ongoing war, rectify the political process, and strengthen coordination between the parties signatory to the Declaration of Principles in an effort to facilitate a ceasefire, protect civilians, and restore the path of a civilian-democratic transition.
Furthermore, the Sudanese forces went on to express deep concern regarding the escalating dangers in and around the city of “El Obeid,” as well as in the states of Kordofan, Darfur, the Blue Nile, and other regions. They affirmed their support for efforts to document violations through independent international mechanisms and called for the monitoring and verification of all crimes, including allegations of internationally prohibited chemical weapons use, and for holding those responsible accountable under International Law.
Developments in Regards to the Political Process
The Sudanese forces signatory to the Declaration of Principles affirmed their continued engagement with national and democratic forces, as well as regional and international partners, to end the war, protect civilians, and put forth diligent efforts towards building a Sudanese State based on equal citizenship, the rule of law, and democratic civilian governance.
In an interview with (Erem News), Mohamed Abdel Rahman Al-Nayer, the official spokesperson for the Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, stated that the meeting discussed developments in the political process. He indicated that current regional and international approaches require fundamental revisions based on the principles outlined in the roadmap adopted by the Quartet in (September 2025), and that the aforementioned ought to be adopted in coordination with the Quintet efforts and other initiatives.
Al-Nayer added that the participants emphasized the necessity for the political process to be Sudanese-led, with democratic civilian forces playing a central role, whilst rejecting any attempt by the warring parties to impose their agendas or control the outcomes of the next phase.
Launching a Comprehensive Political Process
The official spokesperson further explained that the meeting reiterated its categorical rejection of the participation of the (NCP), the Islamic Movement, and their affiliates in the political process, accusing these forces of bearing primary responsibility for undermining State institutions, igniting wars, and obstructing the democratic transition.
Al-Nayer indicated that the meeting endorsed intensifying popular, political, diplomatic, and human rights efforts at the local, regional, and international levels, effectively launching a comprehensive civilian-led political process. Naturally, the afore referenced process would include democratic forces committed to ending the war and building the State, excluding the National Congress Party, the Islamic Movement, and their affiliated fronts.
He affirmed that the participants reached a shared political vision for addressing the next phase, strengthening coordination amongst the signatories of the Declaration of Principles, and implementing an intensive work program over the next three months, which, in turn, would address humanitarian, popular, political, media, diplomatic, and human rights issues.
In conclusion, the official spokesperson clarified that the objective of these initiatives is to broaden efforts to end the war, mobilize regional and international support, and embolden the presence of Sudanese civilian forces in various forums concerned with the country’s future.
