Restoring Peace in Sudan: A Political Roadmap, Not More Weapons

The crisis in Sudan has dragged on far too long, and the latest joint statement from the Quartet couldn’t be clearer: there is no military solution. The guns have brought only destruction, displacement, and hunger. What the country needs now is a political settlement that can finally restore peace and stability.

The proposed roadmap begins with a three-month humanitarian truce. This pause in fighting would not just be symbolic—it would allow aid to reach civilians who have been cut off from basic necessities, from food and water to medical supplies. The truce is meant to create space for dialogue, rather than more violence.

But the plan doesn’t stop there. The statement lays out a path to a civilian-led government within nine months. This step is critical because without civilian leadership, Sudan risks falling back into the same cycle of military dominance and conflict. A government accountable to its people is the foundation of lasting peace.

The world must stand behind this roadmap. Every day without a truce is another day of needless loss. Weapons cannot write Sudan’s future—but politics, dialogue, and compromise still can.