Sudan's RSF Declares 'Government of Peace and Unity' Amid Civil War, Raising Partition Concerns

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 12:42 PM

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, has declared the establishment of a rival government, named the 'Government of Peace and Unity', on the second anniversary of the country's civil war. This move directly challenges the army-backed administration led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The RSF, under the leadership of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, announced that this new government would represent a broad coalition and reflect the 'true face of Sudan'. Hemedti emphasized that the RSF aims to build a 'state of law' and not one ruled by individuals, promoting unity over domination. The new government plans to establish a 15-member Presidential Council and has endorsed a transitional constitution as a roadmap for a new Sudan. The announcement comes amid ongoing conflict, with the war having displaced over 12 million people and claimed more than 150,000 lives since its onset on April 15, 2023. The RSF's declaration has raised concerns about potential partition of Sudan, as the group controls significant areas including parts of Darfur. Recent attacks by the RSF in North Darfur, particularly in the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, have resulted in over 400 deaths, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Over 700,000 people in these camps face famine-like conditions, with 400,000 having fled the Zamzam camp. The United Nations has labeled the situation in Sudan as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

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