President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for dialogue, democratic governance and respect for diverse identities as the cornerstone of lasting peace in Sudan.
Speaking during a meeting with Pekka Haavisto, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, at State House Entebbe on Friday, President Museveni stressed that resolving Sudan’s conflict requires addressing its ideological and political challenges through inclusive governance rather than force.
“There is an ideological crisis. If people disagree, they should choose leaders through elections. Using force to settle political differences is the wrong approach,” he said, warning that attempts to impose a single identity in diverse societies often fuel instability.
The President also reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to hosting refugees, describing them as part of the region’s shared cultural and historical heritage. He noted that Uganda hosts more than two million refugees, including many from Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, who continue to contribute to the country’s development.
Museveni urged all parties and international partners to prioritise dialogue, negotiation and cooperation in pursuit of a sustainable political settlement.
Haavisto praised Uganda’s open-door refugee policy, thanking President Museveni for the country’s continued support to Sudanese refugees. He said the United Nations remains committed to dialogue aimed at improving humanitarian access, securing the release of detainees and supporting young people affected by the conflict.
He also observed that President Museveni’s engagement with both sides of the Sudan conflict places him in a unique position to support ongoing peace efforts, expressing confidence that sustained regional and international cooperation can help restore peace and stability in Sudan.
