Sudan’s competing authorities are beholden to militia leaders, say analysts
Summary
In June, the Sudanese Armed Forces appointed Kamil Idris as Prime Minister to lead a new civilian government in Port Sudan. However, two powerful armed group leaders remained in their positions, creating tension. Meanwhile, the Rapid Support Forces announced a new alliance called Tasis, which aims to form a parallel government in Sudan.Key Facts
- The Sudanese Armed Forces appointed Kamil Idris as Prime Minister in June.
- Idris intended to establish a government led by technocrats.
- Leaders from Darfur's armed groups, Gebreil Ibrahim and Mini Arko Minawi, refused to leave their posts.
- Army leader Abdelfattah al-Burhan kept these leaders in place, overruling Idris.
- The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) formed an alliance called Tasis to create a parallel government.
- Tasis includes SPLM-N, an influential armed group from the Nuba Mountains.
- The RSF and SPLM-N have had a history of conflict but are now allied.
- Tasis plans to install a government to support RSF and allies in their conflict with the Sudanese army.
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