RSF Forms Rival Sudan Government Amid Rising Crisis

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, have announced a rival 'Government of Peace and Unity' in the western and southern territories they control, challenging the army-led administration under Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who retains control of northern and eastern Sudan, including Khartoum. Marking the second anniversary of Sudan's civil war, this move has heightened fears of a permanent territorial split. The RSF claims its 15-member presidential council will represent all regions, but both the RSF and the military face accusations of atrocities, including genocide and mass sexual violence, particularly in Darfur. Recent RSF offensives have resulted in the deaths of over 400 people in Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps and have forced hundreds of thousands to flee famine-stricken areas. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen, with nearly 13 million displaced and over 150,000 dead. Global powers like the US and UK have condemned the RSF's rival government, saying it undermines peace prospects.