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RSF-Led Coalition Declares Parallel Government in Sudan

UN officials warn the declaration risks driving Sudan towards partition after it was rejected by the army.

Deputy head of Sudan's sovereign council General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo speaks during a press conference at Rapid Support Forces head quarter in Khartoum, Sudan February 19, 2023. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah/File Photo
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Overview

  • The RSF-led Leadership Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance declared a parallel government with RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo as chair of a 15-member presidential council.
  • Mohammed Hassan Osman al-Ta’ishi was named prime minister of the RSF-led administration.
  • The Sudanese Armed Forces condemned the rival government and vowed to keep fighting until it controls all of Sudan.
  • UN officials warned the rival administration risks deepening divisions and pushing Sudan towards partition.
  • The coalition cites a March transitional constitution outlining a federal, secular eight-region state as the legal basis for its parallel government.