Why Sudan’s RSF chose this parallel government ahead of peace talks
Summary
The Tasis Alliance, a group of Sudanese armed organizations, has set up its own "transitional peace" government to compete with the official government in Port Sudan. Formed by the RSF and SPLM-N, Tasis aims to gain international recognition and strengthen its position before upcoming peace talks in the US.Key Facts
- The Tasis Alliance, formed in February, consists of Sudanese armed groups like the RSF and SPLM-N.
- Tasis has created a separate government to compete with Sudan's official government in Port Sudan.
- SPLM-N has fought against Sudan's central government for 40 years due to land disputes.
- RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) were allies but began fighting in April 2023.
- Tasis wants to gain legitimacy and improve its standing in future peace negotiations.
- New peace talks involving international parties are set to start on July 29 in the US.
- The RSF leader, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, leads Tasis's new government, with SPLM-N leader Abdelaziz al-Hilu as deputy.
- Tasis's new administration includes members from smaller armed groups and political parties.
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