Sudan's RSF Establishes Parallel Government Amid Ongoing Conflict

On July 26, 2025, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan, announced the formation of a parallel government, challenging the existing military-led authorities in Khartoum. The new government, named the Leadership Council of the Sudan Founding Alliance (TASIS), is led by RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan "Hemedti" Dagalo as chair of the 15-member presidential council, which includes regional governors. Sudanese politician Mohammed Hassan Osman al-Ta’ishi has been appointed as prime minister. This development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing civil war, now in its third year, between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The conflict has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and displaced nearly 13 million people, according to United Nations estimates. The establishment of a parallel government by the RSF is expected to deepen divisions and lead to competing institutions as the war continues. Both the RSF and the SAF have been accused of human rights abuses, including attacks on civilians and obstruction of humanitarian aid. International efforts to mediate peace have so far been unsuccessful, and the situation remains dire for the Sudanese population. The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the formation of a parallel government, emphasizing the importance of preserving Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity for a sustainable resolution of the conflict. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, urging all parties to engage in dialogue and seek a peaceful resolution to the crisis.