The Central Committee of the Al-Kanabi Conference meets with the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan

The Central Committee of the Al-Kanabi Conference in Sudan

The Central Committee of the Al-Kanabi Conference meets with the IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan and discusses the current situation

The Central Committee of the Al-Kanabi Conference, headed by Dr. Jaafar Mohammedin, Secretary-General of the Al-Kanabi Conference in Sudan, along with members of the Central Committee, met with Mr. Lawrence Korbandi, IGAD Special Envoy for Sudan, to discuss the humanitarian and political situation in Sudan, with a particular focus on the Al-Kanabi areas in central Sudan. This meeting came within the framework of IGAD’s efforts to explore ways to achieve peace and end the war that has been ongoing since April 2023, which has displaced more than 15 million people and led to a severe deterioration in basic services.

Key Points Discussed in the Meeting
The Conditions in the Al-Kanabi Areas and Serious Violations

• The attendees discussed the massacres and ethnic cleansing committed against the Al-Kanabi residents by the “Sudan Shield” forces, the Popular Resistance, the Special Action Forces, the Al-Baraa Islamic Brigades, and militias affiliated with the Sudanese army, which include systematic violence and forced displacement. It was emphasized that these violations continue despite the army’s military advances in some areas, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
• Dr. Jaafar Mohammedin pointed out that 3 million people in Al-Kanabi suffer from historical marginalization and a lack of basic services such as water, health, and education, making them more vulnerable to violations.
• Delivering Humanitarian Aid and Returning Displaced Persons
• Mechanisms were discussed to ensure aid reaches Al-Kanabi areas, especially with the deteriorating health sector and the spread of diseases such as cholera.
• The conference called for the establishment of safe corridors for the delivery of aid, noting that previous initiatives had failed due to the lack of commitment of the warring parties.
• Plans were also discussed to return the displaced to their villages, but this requires an immediate cessation of hostilities and the rebuilding of destroyed infrastructure.
• The Role of Youth and Women in Peacebuilding
• Youth: Their role in calling for an end to the war was highlighted, despite the arrest of many of them by security forces in areas controlled by the Sudanese army. Attendees discussed ways to support youth organizations to unify their efforts and pressure the warring parties. – Women: As the most affected group, women in the Kanabi community suffer from sexual violence as a tool of war, in addition to a lack of health and psychological care. Calls were made for special protection programs and documentation of violations to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent impunity.
  Unifying Civil Society Organizations
• The meeting highlighted the importance of uniting civil blocs from various parties (such as the Resistance Committees and the Sudanese Professionals Association) to create collective pressure to end the war.

The Role of IGAD and International Peace Processes

• The IGAD envoy emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting political solutions, including calling for a ceasefire.
• The need to address the root causes of the conflict was highlighted.
  Recommendations and Next Steps
• Immediate ceasefire and opening channels of dialogue that include all Sudanese parties.
• Transitional justice initiatives to compensate victims and restore civilian government, establishing the values ​​of freedom and democracy.
  Strengthening the role of IGAD in coordination with the African Union and the United Nations to enforce sustainable solutions.
  Conclusion*
  The meeting emphasized that the war in Sudan cannot be resolved militarily, but rather requires comprehensive political will. While areas like Al-Kanabi show the worst effects of the conflict, solutions must focus on social justice and the inclusion of all groups, especially youth and women, in shaping the future.
  Al-Kanabi Central Media
  Dated: Thursday, March 27, 2025