The Sudanese Democratic Bloc has restated its political autonomy, firmly asserting that its decision-making architecture remains insulated from external influence, including any association with the country’s Armed forces.
In a statement carried by ‘Sudan Tribune’, the coalition moved to address emerging internal divergences linked to participation in high-level consultations under the international Quintet Mechanism currently convened in Addis Ababa.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, the Bloc’s spokesperson, Dr Nidal Hisham, characterized the internal differences as an expression of democratic vitality rather than structural division, framing the discourse as evidence of a functioning political pluralism within the coalition.
She emphasized that despite differing views, the delegation attending the Addis Ababa engagements operated under a unified mandate issued by the Bloc’s central leadership, underscoring institutional coherence in its external representation.
Dr Hisham further explained that the Bloc’s approach to international engagement has been shaped through sustained internal consultations since its second organizational meeting in April, which she described as a pivotal moment in consolidating its current political trajectory.
She argued that active participation in global diplomatic platforms remains essential, warning that absence from such processes risks political marginalization in efforts to resolve Sudan’s ongoing crisis.
Responding to broader allegations regarding military influence over political decision-making, she rejected any suggestion of external control, insisting on the institutional independence of the Sudanese Armed Forces since the onset of conflict. She maintained that operational decisions remain the exclusive preserve of the military’s General Command, separate from civilian political actors.
On the internal dispute concerning representation at the Addis Ababa sessions, Dr Hisham clarified that disagreements were procedural in nature, centring on requests for preparatory consultations rather than any substantive strategic realignment. She confirmed that such requests were ultimately accommodated by the Quintet Mechanism.
She also dismissed concerns over transparency in the selection of delegates, stating that consultations were extensive and formally communicated across all constituent groups through official correspondence from the Bloc’s leadership. Reaffirming the coalition’s political orientation, Dr Hisham underscored its continued advocacy for a comprehensive Sudanese-led dialogue process, describing it as the most viable pathway towards national reconciliation and institutional recovery.
