politics
April 17, 2026
Global powers reject Sudan parallel government warning of deeper divisions
Major international bodies have rejected a ‘parallel government’ in Sudan, warning it could deepen divisions and derail peace efforts amid ongoing war
TL;DR
- International organizations reject the creation of a 'parallel government' in Sudan.
- Such initiatives risk undermining Sudan's sovereignty and unity, potentially deepening divisions.
- The civil war, ongoing since April 2023, is between the army and the paramilitary RSF.
- Regional and international peace efforts have repeatedly stalled.
- Sudanese officials have accused various foreign actors and neighboring countries of backing the RSF.
- The statement was released at the Third International Sudan Conference in Berlin.
- Actors with influence are urged to contribute to conditions enabling a negotiated and durable peace.
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