African Union rejects RSF’s rival government in Sudan

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