Volker Peretz, head of the UN Transitional Support Mission in Sudan, confirmed yesterday that there is a crisis of confidence between civilians and the military, pointing out that the UN is working there in the face of intense political infighting. “There are some signs of a possible breakthrough in ending the crisis in Sudan.” Because of the ongoing unremitting efforts that give hope that Sudan can find a way out of the crisis and enter a more sustainable transition phase.
The UN representative expressed optimism about the strenuous efforts currently underway in Sudan, which give hope that Sudan can find a way out of the crisis and enter a new, more sustainable transition phase, stressing that there is international encouragement for any process that leads to a reasonable, recognized and sustainable settlement.
The UN spokesman added: “There are forces and people who do not want the success of the political process, which is moving slowly but on the right track,” expressing optimism that the signatories of the Juba Agreement will join the ongoing political process.
Peretz emphasized that “the second and final stage of the political process is very important, since its goal is to achieve a political settlement, which will inevitably lead to the establishment of a civilian government and a new transitional stage, or rather, a return to a political transition to internal peace, elections and democratic rule” .
Under the auspices of the tripartite mechanism, on December 5 last year, the leaders of the Sudanese army and civilian political forces, led by the Force for a Declaration of Freedom and Change, signed a framework agreement to begin a two-year transitional period that ends with the transfer of power to the civilian population.
