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July 13, 2024 (Addis Ababa) – Sudanese political groups participating in discussions held by the African Union in Addis Ababa have developed a set of criteria that will disqualify any group from participating in the post-war political process.
After two days of intense debate, the Sudan-Sudan dialogue preparatory meeting reached a compromise on the controversial issue of the possible participation of the banned National Congress Party (NCP) in the political process.
The participant recognized the importance of the matter, especially after the boycott of major political forces, including the Tagadoum Alliance, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement led by Abdulaziz Al-Hilu and the Sudan Liberation Movement led by Abdul Wahid Noor.
Multiple sources contacted by Sudan Tribune said a committee set up for the preparatory meeting confirmed the principle of inclusive Sudan-Sudan dialogue, which is open to all stakeholders, except those indicted or convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, or those ruled under the 2019 constitutional document.
The constitutional document stipulates that war crimes, crimes against humanity, extrajudicial executions, violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, and corruption committed since June 30, 1989 are not subject to any statute of limitations. In addition, the constitutional document clearly stipulates that members of the former regime are responsible for all crimes committed since that date.
“This formula effectively excludes the NCP from the transition period without compromising the principle of inclusiveness in achieving its objectives,” the sources noted, adding that this exclusion is particularly justified given the Islamists’ refusal to acknowledge or take responsibility for crimes against the Sudanese people or to hold the perpetrators accountable.
After facing boycotts from numerous political forces and widespread opposition from participants, the invited leaders of the National Congress Party did not attend the preparatory meeting at the request of the organizers.
Some political leaders have expressed frustration and concern over the AU Commission’s insistence on including the NCP leader, reportedly influenced by some of its advisers, a move they say is a clear disregard for the transitional constitutional declaration and the laws enacted during the military’s suspension of the transition.
The preparatory meeting for the launch of the intra-Sudanese political dialogue process was held from July 10 to 15 and was co-chaired by the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) through the AU High-Level Panel on Sudan and the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan.
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