The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan have indicated their intention to work with a planned new civilian government to oversee territories they control, a move that has raised concerns about a potential partition of the country.
This declaration comes amidst the ongoing civil war that has ravaged Sudan since April 2023, pitting the RSF against General Abdel Fattah al Burhan-controlled SAF.
The RSF currently controls significant portions of the country, including Khartoum and Darfur.
A group of civilian politicians and armed group leaders have proposed the establishment of a “peace government” to replace Burhan.
While the RSF has stated that it will not directly govern, its influence over this new administration is undeniable.
Western diplomats, including representatives from the United States, have expressed skepticism about this proposed arrangement.
The conflict in Sudan has had a devastating impact on the civilian population, with tens of thousands killed and millions displaced.
The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with widespread hunger and disease affecting millions of people.