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Al Arabiya
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
African Union says does ‘not recognize' Sudan parallel government
The African Union said on Wednesday it would not recognize a 'so-called parallel government' in Sudan, urging its members to follow suit. A bitter two-year civil war in Sudan has pitted the government against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which announced it was forming a government and appointed a prime minister on Saturday. The AU's Peace and Security Council 'called on all AU Member States and the international community to reject the fragmentation of Sudan and not recognize the so-called 'parallel government' which has serious consequences on the peace efforts and the existential future of the country,' it said in a statement. Sudan is split, with the army controlling the north, east and center, having recently retaken the capital Khartoum, while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan, where recent attacks have killed hundreds according to local rights groups. The internationally-recognized army-aligned government, formed in May, is headed by former UN official Kamil Idris. On Saturday, the RSF announced its own 'government of peace and unity' with Mohamed Hassan al-Ta'ayshi as prime minister and a presidential council. United Nations officials warned the move could deepen Sudan's fragmentation and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that began in April 2023. The AU statement also 'unequivocally condemned all forms of external interference, which is fueling the Sudanese conflict.' The UN has repeatedly warned of outside forces fueling the war. The war began after a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo -- once allies who ousted Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Two years later, the pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule. The war has killed tens of thousands and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises.
Al-Ahram Weekly
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
African Union says does not recognise Sudan parallel govt - War in Sudan
The African Union said on Wednesday it would not recognise a "so-called parallel government" in Sudan, urging its members to follow suit. A bitter two-year civil war in Sudan has pitted the government against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which announced it was forming a government and appointed a prime minister on Saturday. The AU's Peace and Security Council "called on all AU Member States and the international community to reject the fragmentation of Sudan and not recognize the so-called 'parallel government' which has serious consequences on the peace efforts and the existential future of the country," it said in a statement. Sudan is split, with the army controlling the north, east and centre, having recently retaken the capital Khartoum, while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan, where recent attacks have killed hundreds according to local rights groups. The internationally-recognized army-aligned government, formed in May, is headed by former UN official Kamil Idris. On Saturday, the RSF announced its own "government of peace and unity" with Mohamed Hassan al-Ta'ayshi as prime minister and a presidential council. United Nations officials warned the move could deepen Sudan's fragmentation and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that began in April 2023. The AU statement also "unequivocally condemned all forms of external interference, which is fuelling the Sudanese conflict". The UN has repeatedly warned of outside forces fueling the war. Sudan's army-aligned government has repeatedly accused the UAE of supplying the RSF with weapons, in violation of a UN arms embargo on Sudan's western Darfur region. Abu Dhabi has issued repeated denials. The war began after a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo, once allies who ousted Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Two years later, the pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule. The war has killed tens of thousands and created the world's largest hunger and displacement crises. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Al-Ahram Weekly
3 days ago
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Sudan's RSF names PM, presidential council in rival govt - War in Sudan
A coalition led by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday named a civilian prime minister and unveiled a presidential council to lead a rival government, challenging the military-backed administration and risking a further push toward the war-torn country's division. The announcement, made during a press conference broadcast from the RSF-controlled city of Nyala in South Darfur, comes more than two years into the war between the RSF and the army. The RSF appointed Mohamed Hassan al-Ta'ayshi -- a former member of Sudan's transitional sovereign council from 2019 until the 2021 military coup -- as prime minister of what it calls the "government of peace and unity". Sudan is split, with the army controlling the north, east and centre, having recently retaken the capital Khartoum, while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan, where recent attacks have killed hundreds, according to local rights groups. The internationally-recognised army-aligned government, formed in May and headed by former UN official Kamil Idris, remains incomplete, with three cabinet positions still unfilled. United Nations officials have warned the RSF's formation of a parallel government -- now with both a prime minister and a presidential council -- could deepen Sudan's fragmentation and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that began in April 2023. An RSF member told AFP on condition of anonymity that al-Ta'ayshi will now begin forming a cabinet. On Saturday, the RSF-led coalition also unveiled a 15-member presidential council, with RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as president and rebel leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu -- who controls parts of southern Sudan -- as vice president. The council also includes political figures, ex-officials and newly appointed regional governors. Among the appointees is El-Hadi Idris, named governor of Darfur -- a region that now has two rival governors, one appointed by the RSF and the other, Minni Arko Minawi, aligned with the army. Minawi dismissed the RSF's move, saying it "appears to be sharing responsibility for the crimes and violations they committed equally with their allies." Saturday's appointments follow a political charter signed in February between the RSF and its allied armed and civilian groups during talks in Nairobi. There was no immediate response from the army on the RSF's announcement. The war began after a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo -- once allies who ousted Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Two years later, the pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule. The United Nations repeatedly said that Sudan now faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. In addition to the tens of thousands killed, millions have fled their homes and basic services -- from healthcare to water -- have collapsed across much of the country. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
LeMonde
4 days ago
- Politics
- LeMonde
Sudan's RSF names PM, presidential council in rival government
A coalition led by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday named a civilian prime minister and unveiled a presidential council to lead a rival government, challenging the military-backed administration and risking a further push toward the war-torn country's division. The announcement, made during a press conference broadcast from the RSF-controlled city of Nyala in South Darfur, comes more than two years into the war between the RSF and the army. The RSF appointed Mohamed Hassan al-Ta'ayshi – a former member of Sudan's transitional sovereign council from 2019 until the 2021 military coup – as prime minister of what it calls the "government of peace and unity." Sudan is split, with the army controlling the north, east and centre, having recently retaken the capital Khartoum, while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan, where recent attacks have killed hundreds, according to local rights groups. The internationally recognized army-aligned government, formed in May and headed by former UN official Kamil Idris, remains incomplete, with three cabinet positions still unfilled. United Nations officials have warned the RSF's formation of a parallel government – now with both a prime minister and a presidential council – could deepen Sudan's fragmentation and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that began in April 2023. 'Crimes and violations' On Saturday, the RSF-led coalition also unveiled a 15-member presidential council, with RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as president and rebel leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu – who controls parts of southern Sudan – as vice president. The council also includes political figures, ex-officials and newly appointed regional governors. Among the appointees is El-Hadi Idris, named governor of Darfur – a region that now has two rival governors, one appointed by the RSF and the other, Minni Arko Minawi, aligned with the army. Minawi dismissed the RSF's move, saying it "appears to be sharing responsibility for the crimes and violations they committed equally with their allies." Saturday's appointments follow a political charter signed in February between the RSF and its allied armed and civilian groups during talks in Nairobi. There was no immediate response from the army on the RSF's announcement. The war began after a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo – once allies who ousted Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Two years later, the pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule. The United Nations repeatedly said that Sudan now faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. In addition to the tens of thousands killed, millions have fled their homes and basic services – from healthcare to water – have collapsed across much of the country.
Korea Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Sudan's RSF names PM, presidential council in rival government
PORT SUDAN, Sudan (AFP) -- A coalition led by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces on Saturday named a civilian prime minister and unveiled a presidential council to lead a rival government, challenging the military-backed administration and risking a further push toward the war-torn country's division. The announcement, made during a press conference broadcast from the RSF-controlled city of Nyala in South Darfur, comes more than two years into the war between the RSF and the Army. The RSF appointed Mohamed Hassan al-Ta'ayshi -- a former member of Sudan's transitional sovereign council from 2019 until the 2021 military coup -- as prime minister of what it calls the "government of peace and unity." Sudan is split, with the Army controlling the north, east and center, having recently retaken the capital Khartoum, while the RSF holds most of Darfur and parts of Kordofan, where recent attacks have killed hundreds, according to local rights groups. The internationally-recognized army-aligned government, formed in May and headed by former UN official Kamil Idris, remains incomplete, with three Cabinet positions still unfilled. UN officials have warned the RSF's formation of a parallel government -- now with both a prime minister and a presidential council -- could deepen Sudan's fragmentation and complicate diplomatic efforts to end the conflict that began in April 2023. An RSF member told Agence France-Presse on condition of anonymity that al-Ta'ayshi will now begin forming a Cabinet. On Saturday, the RSF-led coalition also unveiled a 15-member presidential council, with RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as president and rebel leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu -- who controls parts of southern Sudan -- as vice president. The council also includes political figures, ex-officials and newly appointed regional governors. Among the appointees is El-Hadi Idris, named governor of Darfur -- a region that now has two rival governors, one appointed by the RSF and the other, Minni Arko Minawi, aligned with the Army. Minawi dismissed the RSF's move, saying it "appears to be sharing responsibility for the crimes and violations they committed equally with their allies." Saturday's appointments follow a political charter signed in February between the RSF and its allied armed and civilian groups during talks in Nairobi. There was no immediate response from the Army on the RSF's announcement. The war began after a power struggle between Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Dagalo -- once allies who ousted Omar al-Bashir in 2019. Two years later, the pair led a coup that derailed Sudan's transition to civilian rule. The UN repeatedly said that Sudan now faces one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. In addition to the tens of thousands killed, millions have fled their homes and basic services -- from health care to water -- have collapsed across much of the country.
