Executive Summary

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has resulted in one of the most severe humanitarian and displacement crises in Africa. The war has no clear political or national objective and has instead caused widespread civilian suffering, economic collapse, and regional instability. Immediate and coordinated international action is required.

The African Union, as the primary continental authority, must assume responsibility and leadership, in coordination with the European Union and the United States, to protect civilians, stabilize Sudan’s borders, and organize emergency relocation and protection mechanisms for affected populations.

Background

Sudan has descended into prolonged internal conflict driven by armed factions competing for power, wealth, and political influence. The consequences include:

• Mass displacement of civilians inside Sudan and across borders
• Collapse of state institutions and public services
• Loss of national sovereignty over borders and resources
• Rising hostility toward Sudanese refugees due to unmanaged migration
• Growing debt, lawlessness, and inability of armed actors to govern

Civilians are paying the price for a conflict they did not choose and cannot control.

Core Concerns

1. Civilian Protection Failure The Sudanese state is currently unable to protect its population or maintain territorial integrity.
2. Uncontrolled Displacement Millions are fleeing without structured relocation, legal protection, or sustainable living conditions.
3. Regional and International Impact The crisis threatens African stability, European migration systems, and international security.
4. Absence of Accountability Armed groups continue fighting without responsibility for humanitarian consequences.

Responsibilities of the African Union

The African Union must:

• Take formal responsibility for managing the Sudan crisis under its peace and security mandate
• Declare Sudan a continental humanitarian emergency zone
• Activate AU-led civilian protection and stabilization mechanisms
• Coordinate border security to prevent further chaos and arms movement
• Lead diplomatic pressure on armed factions to halt hostilities

Role of the European Union and United States

The EU and USA are urged to:

• Support AU leadership politically and financially
• Fund large-scale humanitarian relocation and protection programs
• Assist in creating temporary protected status (TPS) and legal migration pathways
• Provide logistical, medical, and infrastructure support
• Support border monitoring and anti-trafficking operations
• Assist in rebuilding governance capacity when conditions allow

Relocation and Protection Framework

A coordinated international framework should include:

• Temporary relocation programs for vulnerable Sudanese civilians
• Legal residency, work, and education access in host countries
• Burden-sharing agreements between African states, EU, and USA
• Strict civilian-focused screening, separating civilians from armed actors
• Human dignity and human rights protection as a core principle

Relocation is not a punishment but a humanitarian necessity to save lives and prevent further regional collapse.

Border Protection and Sovereignty

To preserve Sudan’s future:

• Borders must be secured under international supervision
• Armed groups must be prevented from exploiting migration routes
• Smuggling, human trafficking, and illegal resource extraction must be stopped
• Civilian movement must be protected and legally organized

Conclusion

The Sudan crisis is no longer an internal issue. It is a continental and international emergency.

The African Union must lead, and the EU and USA must support, a decisive humanitarian and political intervention that prioritizes civilian lives, regional stability, and future recovery.

Failure to act will deepen hatred, instability, and suffering — not only for Sudan, but for Africa and the world.

Call to Action

We formally call on:

• The African Union Peace and Security Council
• The European Union
• The United States Government
• International humanitarian organizations

to take immediate, coordinated, and responsible action to protect Sudanese civilians, manage displacement humanely, and prevent further collapse.