African Union urges members to reject Sudan's parallel government
The African Union (AU) has called on its member states and the international community to reject the establishment of a parallel government in Sudan, warning that such actions threaten the country’s unity and territorial integrity.
In a press statement issued after the 1264th Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on March 11, 2025, the AU expressed grave concern over the announcement by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied political and social groups regarding the formation of a parallel government. The Council strongly condemned this development, stating that it could lead to the partitioning of Sudan.
"Council expressed its grave concern and outright condemnation of the recent developments in Sudan, in particular the announcement by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its affiliated political and social forces of the establishment of a parallel government in the Republic of Sudan, and warned that such action carries a huge risk of partitioning of the country," the statement read.
The AU emphasised that no member state or international actor should recognise or support any parallel government or entity seeking to govern any part of Sudan’s territory. The Council reaffirmed its commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity while calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
"Council does not recognise the purported parallel government or entity in the Republic of Sudan," the AU declared, urging all parties involved in the conflict to respect calls for a ceasefire, especially during the holy month of Ramadan, and to commit to comprehensive peace talks.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a devastating war between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The conflict has led to tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of over 12 million civilians, making it the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
