Sudan on the Brink: Is the Nation Heading for an Unstoppable Partition?
The African Union (AU) has issued a stark warning about the growing risk of Sudan’s partition following the announcement of a parallel government by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies. This development comes amid an already dire situation, with nearly two years of violent conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF. The war, initially sparked by disagreements over the RSF’s integration into the regular army, has escalated into a brutal struggle for control, splitting the country geographically. The army maintains dominance in eastern and northern Sudan, while the RSF controls nearly all of western Darfur and portions of the south. The announcement of a rival government has added fuel to the fire, prompting urgent calls for unity from the AU and the international community. The RSF and its allies took a significant step in March by signing a founding charter in Nairobi, outlining their plans for a secular, democratic, and decentralised state. Their proposal promises ...