Tagaddum, Sudan’s major civilian coalition, has experienced internal fractures over the establishment of a parallel government, highlighting divisions within the group during ongoing hostilities between the army and RSF. Deputy Chairperson al-Hadi Idris supports forming a civilian government to challenge the current administration. Each faction will now operate independently to pursue individual strategies for peace and democratic governance.
On Monday, Sudan’s main civilian coalition, Tagaddum, announced a formal separation among its factions regarding the formation of a parallel government. This division underscores the increasing fractures within the coalition amidst ongoing hostilities between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The separation follows a proposal from Deputy Chairperson al-Hadi Idris, who advocates for establishing a civilian government to contest the legitimacy of the administration led by Army Chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan located in Port Sudan.
According to a statement from Tagaddum, led by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, differing opinions necessitated a formal split. The leadership concluded that it was essential to separate the two factions, allowing them to function under distinct political and organizational labels.
Each faction within Tagaddum will now pursue its own strategic initiatives to conclude the conflict, achieve sustainable peace, promote democratic civilian governance, and counteract the influence of former regime elements. Each group is expected to announce its future plans independently.
While the statement did not specify the factions opposed to the parallel government, it indicated that they represent a majority within the coalition. Supporters of the parallel government include former members of the Sovereignty Council: al-Hadi Idris, al-Tahir Hajar, Mohamed Hassan al-Taayshi, and Suleiman Sandal of a splinter faction of the Justice and Equality Movement.
Tagaddum has emerged as one of Sudan’s largest civilian political alliances, incorporating political parties, armed movements, and independent figures. Recent tensions prompted the establishment of a committee aimed at resolving the escalating conflict over the formation of a government in RSF-controlled areas.
The Sudanese government revealed a roadmap for the post-conflict period on Sunday, proposing a technocrat-led government, a civilian prime minister selection, and a national dialogue to take place as claims of military gains against the RSF circulate. A statement from the Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs purported the necessity for armed groups to disarm and the RSF to lift the siege of El Fasher prior to initiating ceasefire talks or negotiations.
In summary, the fractures within Sudan’s Tagaddum coalition signify a deepening political crisis amid ongoing military conflicts. The factions are now poised to develop separate strategies to influence the future governance structure of Sudan. The government’s recent roadmap for post-conflict recovery adds to the complexity of the situation, demanding cooperation from all stakeholders involved.
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