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The Addis Ababa Declaration and Founding of ACT-Sudan

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The Addis Ababa Declaration and Founding of ACT-Sudan

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During the "Business for Peace in Sudan Conference" in Addis Ababa (Feb 27-29, 2024), a group of Sudanese Civil Society Organizations met to develop joint action against corruption, resulting in the formation of the Sudanese Anti-Corruption Alliance (ACT-Sudan).

Key Points from the Declaration

  • Corruption Ranking: Sudan is currently among the top ten most corrupt countries globally (162nd in the 2023 Transparency International report).
  • Resource Mismanagement: Despite being rich in resources, totalitarian regimes over five decades have caused displacement, immigration, and death, leading to the country's split and the looting of gold, oil, and livestock.
  • The April 15 War: The conflict is viewed as a culmination of struggles over power, wealth, impunity, and the plundering of resources.
  • Humanitarian Impact: After nearly a year of war, thousands have died, over 6 million are displaced, and nearly 2 million are refugees. The war has led to the collapse of health and educational facilities, communication outages, and severe food insecurity.