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African Union rejects RSF’s rival government in Sudan

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The African Union is urging member states and the international community not to recognize the rival government, warning that the RSF’s move could further fragment Sudan and derail fragile peace efforts.

Breakdown
  • The Rapid Support Forces announced a 15-member governing council in Sudan.
  • The African Union warned that the RSF's move could fragment Sudan and derail peace efforts. 5s
  • General Mohamed Hamdan Daggalo was named head of the RSF's newly declared presidential council. 12s
  • Sudan's army controls Khartoum and much of the north, east, and central regions; RSF controls Darfur and parts of Kordofan. 24s
  • The African Union stated that creating a parallel government deepens Sudan's crisis. 42s
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