The United States (US) and a coalition of international partners have reaffirmed their support for a Sudanese-owned, civilian-led political process aimed at ending the ongoing conflict and paving the way for an inclusive transition to democratic governance.
In a joint statement issued on Monday, June 8th, 2026, the governments of the US, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, alongside the African Union (AU), European Union (EU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), League of Arab States (LAS), and the United Nations (UN), expressed deep concern over the severe humanitarian consequences of the war.
The statement, released following Quintet consultations with Sudanese political stakeholders in Addis Ababa from June 3rd-5th, welcomed the outcomes of the Berlin Conference held on April 15th, 2026, including the “Berlin Principles for Sudan” and the “Joint Call to End the War and Advance a Sudanese-Owned Political Process.”
“We reaffirm the urgent need for a humanitarian truce, leading to a permanent ceasefire. There can be no military solution to this crisis, and a sustainable resolution must be rooted in an inclusive, civilian-led political process,” the partners stated.
The statement strongly supported the Quintet’s plans to launch a comprehensive and inclusive Sudanese civilian-led dialogue in the coming weeks. It called for the process to bring together a broad range of civilian and political actors, including civil society organisations, women’s groups, youth representatives, and voices reflecting Sudan’s geographic and social diversity, with the aim of concluding the process within six months.
The partners emphasized that the dialogue should result in an independent civilian-led government grounded in legitimacy, accountability, and respect for human rights, warning that appropriate measures will be considered by the international community against those who seek to undermine the civilian transition process.
They pledged continued cooperation to support peace efforts, ease humanitarian suffering, and advance a lasting political settlement that upholds Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
