Sudan's head of paramilitary forces proclaims alternate administration, promising peace and unity
In a shocking development, a paramilitary group rebelling against Sudan's military proudly declared the formation of a parallel government, marking the second anniversary of the ongoing civil war in the country. This new administration, dubbed the Government of Peace and Unity, is led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group accused of committing genocide in the western Darfur region.
During a recorded speech on Tuesday, General Dagalo announced plans to rule parts of the country under RSF control. The government intends to establish a 15-member Presidential Council comprising allies from various regions of Sudan. Notable among these allies is a faction of Sudan's Liberation Movement, which holds power in parts of the Kordofan region.
Critics, including the US, have denounced this move, stating that attempts to establish a parallel government risk instability and potential partition of the country. Despite this, the RSF recently suffered several battlefield setbacks, losing the capital Khartoum and other major cities. However, the group has since regrouped in its stronghold in Darfur.
In the past few months, the RSF has been under scrutiny for its attacks on famine-hit camps in North Darfur province, leading to the deaths of over 400 people, including aid workers and children. The UN has verified video footage of an execution at Zamzam camp.
The international community, including many countries and organizations, has pledged significant aid to Sudan, but a diplomatic breakthrough to end the ongoing humanitarian crisis remains elusive. The conflict, marked by atrocities such as mass rape and ethnically motivated killings, has caused the displacement of about 13 million people and resulted in the deaths of over 24,000 since 2023.
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- The formation of Sudan's Government of Peace and Unity, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has escalated the ongoing war-and-conflicts in the country, drawing criticism from politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice sectors alike.
- The establishment of the Government of Peace and Unity, as announced by General Dagalo, has raised concerns about the potential war and instability in Sudan, with analysts predicting possible partition of the country.
- The international community, focusing on crime-and-justice and humanitarian issues, is closely monitoring the conflict in Sudan, particularly the atrocities such as mass rape, ethnically motivated killings, and attacks on civilians, especially in Darfur.
