Tagadum, a key civilian coalition in Sudan, has officially dissolved due to internal disputes over forming a parallel government in RSF-controlled regions. Spokesperson Bakry Eljack confirmed this decision and expressed sadness over the coalition’s end. Factions within Tagadum had differing views on governance, leading to its separation into independent entities focusing on their distinct visions for peace and democracy.
On February 10, 2025, Sudan’s Coordination of Civil Forces Alliance, known as “Tagadum,” officially announced its dissolution amidst internal conflicts regarding the establishment of a parallel government in territories under the control of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Bakry Eljack, the coalition’s spokesperson, stated in an interview, “Tagadum is no longer in existence, and I am no longer the spokesperson for this body,” characterizing the dissolution as a “sad” event.
The coalition, which opposes war and is led by Abdallah Hamdok, convened for discussions focused on the issues of legitimacy within the Sudanese political landscape. The primary contention was the notion of forming a parallel government to address governance in areas controlled by the RSF. This call for a new government led to significant divisions within the coalition’s various factions.
Support for the formation of a parallel government came from the Sudanese Revolutionary Front (SRF), comprising armed groups from Darfur as well as several civil society organizations. A recent meeting among Tagadum members revealed that there were fundamentally opposing views regarding the strategy to proceed with governance in Sudan, culminating in the decision to separate into independent entities.
Consequently, a press release from Tagadum indicated that the coalition would now allow each segment to operate according to its own political and organizational framework. The statement elaborated that this separation would afford each party the autonomy to pursue its vision for ending the conflict, attaining peace, fostering civil democratic governance, and thwarting the residual influences of the ousted regime.
The dissolution of Tagadum marks a pivotal shift in Sudan’s political landscape, stemming from diverging perspectives on governance amid ongoing conflict. As factions adapt to operate independently, the future implications for civil democratic practices and conflict resolution strategies remain to be seen. This development underscores the ongoing struggle in Sudan to establish a stable and inclusive government amid internal divisions and external pressures.
Original Source: sudantribune.com
