Field Study Tracks Public Opinion on Peace Initiatives in Sudan

The Sudan Peace Call Initiative, in collaboration with the Advocacy Group for Peace in Sudan, held a press briefing at Taiba Press Center in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where it presented the preliminary findings of a field study aimed at reflecting the views of the Sudanese public on the war and prospects for peace.

According to Mashaweer, the study covered more than 80 percent of Sudan’s localities across all 18 states. It also surveyed internally displaced persons (IDPs), refugees, and members of the Sudanese diaspora in an effort to capture public opinion both inside and outside the country.

The researchers explained that data were collected through a combination of remote communication and direct fieldwork, enabling the study to overcome challenges posed by internet outages across large parts of Sudan.

They added that the research focused on gathering accurate, evidence-based data grounded in scientific indicators rather than personal impressions or elite perspectives. The objective is to analyze the drivers of the conflict and identity-related issues while providing a knowledge base that policymakers can use to develop strategies for achieving sustainable peace and ending the war.

The organizers stated that the full findings of the study, including detailed statistics and analysis, will be released in the coming days.

In a related context, Mustafa Abadi, a researcher specializing in peace and conflict resolution, told Mashaweer that ending the war in Sudan is the essential first step toward addressing the broader crises created by the conflict.

He stressed that the continuation of hostilities is worsening the humanitarian and economic situation while delaying recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Abadi noted that sustainable peace goes beyond a ceasefire. It requires an inclusive political process that addresses the root causes of the crisis, ensures the participation of all segments of society, and strengthens the principles of justice, the rule of law, and national reconciliation.

He further emphasized that achieving lasting peace will require genuine political will, broad public support, and effective guarantees for implementing future agreements in order to prevent renewed conflict and lay the foundation for long-term stability, development, and the rebuilding of Sudan.