As Sudan’s War Deepens, Paramilitaries Form a Rival Government — Is a Breakup Coming?

As Sudan’s war deepens, paramilitaries form a rival government — is a breakup coming?

CAIRO, Aug 1 — Sudanese paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the country’s army, pushing Sudan further towards de facto division, political analysts say.After more than two years of war that has caused waves of ethnic killings, famine and massive displacement, Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are currently fighting for control of al-Fashir – the army’s last foothold in the western …

African Union rejects RSF’s rival government in Sudan amid escalating conflict

African Unionis urging member states and the international community not to recognize the rival government, warning that the RSF’s move could further fragment Sudan and derail fragile peace efforts.

AU rejects Sudan’s RSF-led parallel gov’t, warns of national fragmentation – The North Africa Post

The African Union (AU) has strongly rejected the Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) attempt to establish a rival government in Sudan, calling it a dangerous escalation that threatens to dismantle what remains of the country’s unity and derail peace efforts. The AU Peace and Security Council issued a firm statement, using an unusually direct language, following […]

SPLM-N: World will ultimately recognize Sudan’s Tasis government

The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), led by Abdelaziz al-Hilu, has downplayed the importance of international recognition for the recently announced Tasis (Founding Alliance) government, insisting that global recognition will come in due time. Adil Shalouka, a senior SPLM-N official and member of the alliance’s media committee, told Sudan Tribune that the legitimacy of the new administration stems from the Sudanese people’s des…

The two rival governments that could split Sudan

Sudanese paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the country’s army, pushing Sudan further towards de facto division, political analysts say. After more than two years of war that has caused waves of ethnic killings, famine and massive displacement, Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are currently fighting […]