African Researchers: Diplomatic Failure Requires Military Intervention in Sudan

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African researchers have stated that the failure of diplomatic efforts to halt the ceasefire violations in Sudan necessitates military intervention to address the escalating humanitarian crisis, protect civilians, and safeguard critical infrastructure.

This came in a paper prepared by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), an independent research center closely associated with the African Union. The paper called for the ongoing peace talks to include a joint African military intervention force from the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on the ground in Khartoum and western Darfur. The purpose would be to establish a humanitarian corridor, protect civilians, and safeguard critical infrastructure.

Although the paper acknowledged that IGAD does not possess the necessary institutional frameworks for deployment, it stated that previous experiences in Africa have seen regional blocs contribute forces to peace support operations. However, the Sudan crisis imposes a proactive approach on the African Union, reflecting a commitment to protecting human lives and upholding continental values of non-indifference.

The African Union was urged to act swiftly in accordance with Article 4(h) of its Constitutive Act to maintain peace and security in Sudan.

The paper emphasized that the primary objective of any intervention force in Sudan should be to establish a political framework for achieving a lasting solution. It pointed out that the main challenge facing African peace operations lies in separating them from political objectives.

It also warned that caution should be exercised in selecting potential partners to form this force, given competing regional interests and the alignment of external actors with warring factions.