Civil Society and Conflict in Sudan: Shifting Roles, Challenges and Priorities

This report examines the role of civil society in times of war in Sudan, using the definition and scope of civil society to include all its modern and traditional formations—those working in humanitarian assistance or those working in governance and the rule of law. By documenting the role of civil society during armed conflict and providing information—which would have been difficult to obtain in a single study under the current war conditions in Sudan—the report highlights the successes and failures of civil society during political transitions in Sudan, and provides practical and implementable recommendations to improve the capacity of civil society to carry out its tasks in Sudan under war conditions. This analysis followed extensive procedures for collecting information, interviewing specialists, and analyzing political reports and the legal framework governing civil society in Sudan. The result is a comprehensive report covering all aspects of the role of civil society in times of war in Sudan. By publishing this report, International IDEA aims to benefit researchers and civil society activists, as well as civil society representatives and decision makers.