Sudan Resumes IGAD Membership After Two — Year Hiatus. City, Country — Khartoum, Sudan — Sudan has announced its return to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), ending a two-year membership freeze that began in January 2024.
The decision to rejoin follows a period of tension stemming from IGAD’s invitation to Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, head of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to peace talks, a move that Sudan’s government viewed as a breach of sovereignty.
According to local reports, Sudan suspended its membership in protest, with the conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF since April 2023 being a significant factor.
The war has killed tens of thousands and displaced 11 million people, making it one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
The Sudanese Foreign Ministry’s decision to rejoin IGAD was influenced by a meeting between the executive secretary of IGAD and Sudan’s Prime Minister.
During this meeting, IGAD issued a statement that condemned RSF violations and reaffirmed Sudan’s unity and sovereignty.
The bloc has welcomed Sudan’s return as a step toward regional solidarity and peace. Regional officials confirmed that Sudan’s full recognition of its sovereignty and unity was a crucial factor in the decision to rejoin.
The government stated in a communiqué that the move aimed to enhance regional cohesion and cooperation.
The return of Sudan to IGAD is seen as a significant diplomatic shift, potentially indicating a normalization of relations between Sudan and the regional bloc.
However, the ongoing conflict remains a point of concern, and the path to peace is uncertain.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
The Sudanese government’s decision to rejoin IGAD follows a “positive “overture from the IGAD Secretariat, according to the Sudanese Foreign Ministry.
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Source: Sudan returns to east African bloc IGAD after two-year absence — [newarab.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
