Sudanese Political and Armed Factions Meet in Nairobi to Develop Framework for Ceasefire
Sudanese political, civil, and armed movement factions are gathering in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday to begin a new round of consultations aimed at agreeing on a coordinating framework to end the ongoing war in Sudan. The meeting represents a fresh diplomatic effort to consolidate various stakeholder positions on ceasefire arrangements. The consultations are taking place in the Kenyan capital rather than within Sudan itself.
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Low impact. This article reports on preliminary diplomatic consultations rather than a new escalation or loss event; it signals potential de-escalation, which would reduce rather than increase near-term insurance exposure.
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Sudanese political, civil and armed movement factions are meeting in Nairobi, Kenya▾
The meeting is scheduled for Friday (the day after the article's publication date)▾
The purpose is to develop a coordinating framework for ending the war in Sudan▾
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This is described as a 'new round' of consultations, implying prior rounds have taken place▾
Multiple types of actors are involved: political parties, civil society groups, and armed movements▾
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Which specific factions or armed movements are participating▾
Whether the SAF or RSF are directly represented or involved▾
The likelihood of a concrete ceasefire agreement emerging from these talks▾
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Sudanese political and civil forces convened in Nairobi, Kenya over two days (Friday–Saturday, 23–24 May 2026) and adopted the 'Second Declaration of Principles', a roadmap proposing a three-month renewable ceasefire between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the creation of a joint military ceasefire monitoring committee, and a political commission to oversee implementation. The agreement, signed by ten major anti-war factions and independent figures, calls for a Sudanese-owned political process leading to democratic civilian rule, a unified national army, and rejection of parallel peace forums. It urges the 'Quartet' mechanism (USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt) to unify external mediation efforts.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source
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After more than three years of civil war, Sudan appears to be approaching a pivotal political and humanitarian juncture. Military exhaustion, famine, and mounting international pressure are pushing the warring parties toward a potential turning point in the conflict.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source
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Sudanese political, civil, and armed movement factions are gathering in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday to begin a new round of consultations aimed at agreeing on a coordinating framework to end the ongoing war in Sudan. The meeting represents a fresh diplomatic effort to consolidate various stakeholder positions on ceasefire arrangements. The consultations are taking place in the Kenyan capital rather than within Sudan itself.
تستعد قوى سياسية ومدنية وحركات مسلحة سودانية، غداً الجمعة، في العاصمة الكينية نيروبي، لبدء جولة جديدة من المشاورات بشأن الاتفاق على إطار تنسيقي لوقف الحرب.
Source: Asharq Al-Awsat (Arabic) (Mainstream Media) · View source
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