Sudan's Parallel Power Struggle: A Nation on the Brink

Sudanese paramilitaries, led by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), are forming a parallel government amid ongoing conflict with the national army. This power struggle exacerbates Sudan's fragmentation and complicates international relations while risking further instability and hindering efforts to rebuild the war-torn nation.

Sudanese paramilitaries, led by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), are establishing a parallel government which analysts warn could drive Sudan closer to division. The RSF has named a government, further challenging the army amidst an ongoing and brutal conflict.

Since 2023, tension has escalated between the Sudanese army and RSF, especially after a contentious push to integrate RSF fighters into the national forces. The RSF, which considers the army-led regime illegitimate, now controls substantial territory and significant resources.

The dual governmental claims by Sudan's army and the RSF complicate efforts to secure international support crucial for Sudan's reconstruction. Analysts fear this could lead to a scenario akin to Libya's, with global entities reluctant to engage with either side.