United Nations Security Council Prohibits RSF's Alternate Administration in Sudan

In August 2025, the United Nations Security Council strongly condemned the establishment of a parallel government by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in areas under their control in Sudan. The Council saw this move as a direct threat to Sudan's territorial integrity and unity, warning that it could exacerbate the conflict and worsen the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Key points from the Council's stance include:

Rejection of the Parallel Government: The Security Council unequivocally rejected the RSF's declaration of a rival administration, emphasizing that such actions undermine Sudan's sovereignty and unity.
Concerns about Territorial Integrity: The Council highlighted the dangers of territorial fragmentation similar to what is happening in Libya, emphasizing the need to maintain Sudan's territorial integrity.
Call for Ceasefire and Dialogue: The Council urged both parties to resume talks aimed at achieving a lasting ceasefire and creating conditions for an inclusive political settlement that involves all Sudanese groups.
Support for Sudan's Sovereignty: The members of the Security Council reaffirmed their commitment to Sudan's sovereignty, independence, and unity, stressing the importance of these principles for regional peace and stability.

The parallel government was formally presented in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, in late July 2025. Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alias 'Hemedti', is the leader of the RSF and will head the parallel government. The Legislative Council of the parallel government is headed by a dissident faction of the National Umma Party, led by Fadlalá Burma Nasser. The Sovereignty Presidential Council of the parallel government consists of 15 members.

The Council also demanded that all perpetrators of grave violations be brought to justice. The RSF has lifted the siege of El Fasher, a town in Sudan, and is urged to allow unhindered humanitarian access to the town and its surroundings.

Abdel Aziz al Hilu, the leader of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N), will serve as the vice-president of the parallel government. Mohamed Hasan al Taishi is the prime minister of the parallel authority formed by the RSF. The parallel government was declared five months prior in Nairobi, Kenya.

The rejection is due to concerns that the parallel government could exacerbate the conflict in Sudan, fragment the country, and worsen the humanitarian situation. The Security Council's statement warns that the unilateral establishment of a parallel government threatens not only Sudan's future but also the peace and stability of the entire region.

United Nations Security Council Prohibits RSF's Alternate Administration in Sudan