African Union condemns, rejects Sudan parallel government

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Delegates representing political parties affiliated to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at KICC, Nairobi on February 18, 2025.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation

The African Union’s top security body has urged member states not to support a controversial parallel government proposed by Sudanese rebels, warning that it poses a serious risk of partitioning the country.

The 15-member AU Peace and Security Council (PSC), which had taken weeks to state its position on the issue, finally agreed on a statement on March 11 warning that any attempt to back a parallel administration could lead to the break-up of Sudan.