The Federal Sudan Liberation Forces Alliance has announced that the National Construction Movement has joined its ranks following more than six months of talks and consultations.
Leaders from both sides said the move was aimed at unifying political forces and organizations that support a broader project of change in Sudan.
Tigani Al-Tahir Karshoum, head of the Federal Sudan Liberation Forces Alliance, said the movement’s accession represented a unification of political movements and organizations pursuing an agenda of change.
“Bringing together forces committed to political change will strengthen the project and is particularly important at the current stage of the conflict,” he said. “The alliance is working to establish a Sudanese state in which all citizens enjoy equal rights and responsibilities, with citizens able to reclaim their rights to public services, dignified living conditions and access to the country’s resources.”
“The alliance seeks to establish a federal system that will give citizens greater authority over the management of their own affairs,” Karshoum added.
He said efforts to unify revolutionary forces had contributed to the formation of the Founding Sudan Alliance, describing the project as one built on sacrifice, struggle and collective action to achieve the objectives of political change.
He added that the “margins’ revolution is continuing” in pursuit of a just and comprehensive peace capable of addressing the root causes of Sudan’s crisis and establishing a state in which citizens have equal access to healthcare, education, water and other development services.
Meanwhile, Hani Bakri, representing the National Construction Movement, said the decision to join the alliance was based on similarities in their objectives and principles, as well as the alliance’s membership in the Founding Sudan Alliance.
He also cited the alliance’s stated commitment to political pluralism, diversity, freedom, dialogue, participation, openness to criticism and accountability.
“The movement remains committed to pursuing peace and working to alleviate the suffering of Sudanese people, while contributing to efforts to address the effects of racism, exclusion and corruption,” he said.
Bakri reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to continuing its efforts in pursuit of peace.
In the final statement, Dr Suad Qadim said the National Construction Movement’s accession marked the culmination of more than six months of dialogue and negotiations during which the two sides discussed their visions, objectives, programmes and mechanisms for cooperation.
“The movement has now become part of the Federal Sudan Liberation Forces Alliance’s political journey and a partner in its national project,” she said.
Qadim said the move would expand and strengthen political and organizational cooperation by embracing joint action aimed at shaping Sudan’s future.
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