Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Sudan Faces Potential Division With Parallel Governments
In Sudan, a group called the RSF is trying to create its own government, separate from the existing one controlled by the army.
These two groups have been fighting each other, and the RSF now controls a large part of the country.
Experts worry this could cause Sudan to split apart, similar to what happened in Libya.
This could make it difficult for either side to get help from other countries to rebuild the country's economy.
RSF paramilitaries are forming a parallel government to the one controlled by the army.
The RSF and army have been fighting for control since April 2023.
The RSF controls most of Darfur, excluding al-Fashir.
Analysts suggest the parallel governments could lead to fragmentation like Libya.
Both governments may struggle to secure international cooperation for rebuilding Sudan.
- Who
- Sudan's army and the RSF paramilitaries.
- What
- RSF is forming a parallel government in Sudan.
- When
- Fighting began in April 2023.
- Where
- Sudan
- Why
- Conflict over integrating RSF fighters and control of the country.
RSF's Perspective
Sudanese Army's Perspective
Legitimacy
RSF's Perspective
Views the current army-led government as illegitimate.
Sudanese Army's Perspective
Army's stance, not directly mentioned in the article.
- Conflict
- Sudanese Civil War
- Main Parties
- Sudanese Army, RSF
- Conflict Start
- April 2023
- RSF Control
- Most of Darfur, parts of other states
- Parallel Government
- RSF-led coalition
