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Sudan’s RSF Establishes Rival Government in Darfur

The move solidifies the paramilitary’s hold in Darfur, raising concerns over state fragmentation

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 coalition on July 26 announced a 15-member presidential council in Nyala, chaired by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo with Mohammed Hassan al-Ta’ishi as prime minister.
  • Rebel leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu was named vice president and new regional governors were appointed, institutionalizing a parallel administration in RSF-controlled western regions.
  • The Sudanese Armed Forces condemned the rival government as illegitimate and vowed to continue fighting to restore Khartoum’s authority across the country.
  • United Nations officials warned that the creation of a parallel government risks deepening Sudan’s territorial division and undermining ongoing peace efforts.
  • More than 13 million people have been displaced and major regions face famine as both sides face accusations of war crimes and serious human rights abuses.