The leadership of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo 'Hemedti', held talks with civilian political movements in Ethiopia, signaling a potential shift towards peace. Hemedti met with former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and other leaders to discuss ending the violence and transitioning to civilian-led governance. The RSF and Sudan Armed Forces have both been accused of atrocities against civilians. The US and European Union have welcomed these peace efforts, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive process involving all political movements.

General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, deputy chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council and head of the Rapid Support Forces, expressed regret for his role in the 2021 military coup that ousted the transitional government led by former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok. He affirmed his commitment to the framework agreement for the integration of Sudanese forces.

The article discusses the postponement of a crucial meeting in Djibouti between Sudanese military leaders Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, which was aimed at addressing the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The meeting, facilitated by the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development, was delayed due to 'technical reasons' and is rescheduled for early January 2024. The conflict in Sudan has resulted in significant casualties and displacement. Recent military advancements by Dagalo's RSF have complicated the peace process. Despite claims of technical difficulties preventing Dagalo's attendance, an RSF advisor refuted these as 'fake news.' Dagalo also met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discuss the situation in Sudan. Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok has urged the generals to meet urgently to find ways to end the war, emphasizing the severe impact on the Sudanese people. Dagalo expressed his willingness to engage in peace initiatives, while Burhan has yet to respond publicly.

Violence erupted in Port Sudan on August 9, 2020, along ethnic and tribal lines, highlighting Sudan's fragile security situation. The conflict involved the Nuba people and the Beni Amir, with tensions stemming from previous homicides. Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok deployed the Central Reserve Forces and enforced a curfew to quell the violence, which resulted in 32 deaths and 98 injuries. Criticism was directed at the federal government for its inaction. The Sudanese Professionals Association organized a march demanding government accountability, which was met with police resistance. Concerns about foreign interference and the need for urgent government action were raised.

Two years after the start of the Sudanese revolution, thousands of people took to the streets of Khartoum and other cities to express their frustration and anger. The anniversary, which was expected to be a celebration, turned into a protest against the transitional government for not implementing real reforms. The revolution, which began with protests against a sudden increase in bread prices, led to the fall of the autocratic president Omar el-Béchir. The country is now governed by a transitional government, including a civilian Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok and a Sovereign Council composed of civilians and military officials, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhane.

Sudan has officially sought the assistance of a four-party mediation involving the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union, and the United States to resolve the dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile River. Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has sent formal requests to these entities to help reach a legal agreement on the dam's operation. Ethiopia's construction of the dam and the initial filling of its reservoir have caused tensions with downstream neighbors Sudan and Egypt, who fear the impact on their water supplies. Despite previous breakdowns in talks, Ethiopia, through its Foreign Minister Dina Mofti, has expressed willingness to resume negotiations before the next phase of filling the reservoir.