The Rapid Support Forces claim to offer a "state of law" while humanitarian conditions deteriorate.
**Sudan's Paramilitaries Announce Rival Governance Amid Ongoing Conflict**
**Sudan's Paramilitaries Announce Rival Governance Amid Ongoing Conflict**
As war rages on, the RSF declares intent to provide services to all Sudanese.
In a dramatic escalation of Sudan's ongoing conflict, the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, has announced the establishment of a rival government, marking a significant turning point in the struggle against the armed forces. This declaration comes amid worsening humanitarian conditions, as the country faces the world's largest crisis of its kind two years into the fighting.
Hemedti proclaimed the RSF's aim to create a sustainable future for Sudan, distancing the group from aspirations of dominance. His statement, shared on Telegram, emphasized the transformative vision for a "state of law," highlighting the RSF's commitment to serve not just its areas of influence, but all Sudanese people with essential services like education and healthcare.
The announcement coincided with a high-level conference in London marking the second anniversary of the conflict. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged for a "pathway to peace" while the army continued to engage in active bombing campaigns against RSF positions, splintering any hopes for immediate cessation of violence. The ongoing clashes have resulted in over 400 deaths from recent RSF attacks, as stated by the United Nations citing reliable sources.
The intensifying conflict has been marked by a bitter power struggle between Hemedti and army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, severely impacting civilian life. Humanitarian agencies report devastating conditions, with over 12 million displaced and continuing assaults on refugee camps, such as the recent exodus of individuals from the Zamzam camp to Tawila over treacherous terrain.
The situation remains dire, with medical charity MSF indicating that many arriving refugees are severely dehydrated, and some children tragically succumbing to thirst. The UK government announced an additional £120 million ($159 million) in food and medical assistance during the London conference, emphasizing the need for global attention on the plight of Sudanese citizens.
Despite calls for an immediate ceasefire, the African Union has ruled out the possibility of partitioning the country, asserting that a unified Sudan is non-negotiable amidst the chaos. As humanitarian needs continue to escalate, the world is increasingly urged to confront the atrocities facing innocent civilians in Sudan.
Hemedti proclaimed the RSF's aim to create a sustainable future for Sudan, distancing the group from aspirations of dominance. His statement, shared on Telegram, emphasized the transformative vision for a "state of law," highlighting the RSF's commitment to serve not just its areas of influence, but all Sudanese people with essential services like education and healthcare.
The announcement coincided with a high-level conference in London marking the second anniversary of the conflict. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged for a "pathway to peace" while the army continued to engage in active bombing campaigns against RSF positions, splintering any hopes for immediate cessation of violence. The ongoing clashes have resulted in over 400 deaths from recent RSF attacks, as stated by the United Nations citing reliable sources.
The intensifying conflict has been marked by a bitter power struggle between Hemedti and army chief Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, severely impacting civilian life. Humanitarian agencies report devastating conditions, with over 12 million displaced and continuing assaults on refugee camps, such as the recent exodus of individuals from the Zamzam camp to Tawila over treacherous terrain.
The situation remains dire, with medical charity MSF indicating that many arriving refugees are severely dehydrated, and some children tragically succumbing to thirst. The UK government announced an additional £120 million ($159 million) in food and medical assistance during the London conference, emphasizing the need for global attention on the plight of Sudanese citizens.
Despite calls for an immediate ceasefire, the African Union has ruled out the possibility of partitioning the country, asserting that a unified Sudan is non-negotiable amidst the chaos. As humanitarian needs continue to escalate, the world is increasingly urged to confront the atrocities facing innocent civilians in Sudan.
