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| RSF threatens to form government if Sudan's army refuses talks |
| 2024-08-26 |
| [SUDANTRIBUNE] Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) threatened on Saturday to declare a government in the capital Khartoum if the army continues to refuse negotiations to end their 16-month conflict. The RSF, led by General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, said such a move would aim to protect civilians and delegitimize army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who they claim controls only 20% of Sudan. ''The army's refusal to negotiate could lead to the declaration of a government in Khartoum,'' said Elbasha Mohmed Tbaeq, an advisor to Daglo, in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. He accused the army and its allies of ignoring the humanitarian crisis and prioritizing a return to power, even at the cost of the Sudanese people and the potential fragmentation of the country. Al-Bashir said a potential RSF-led government would establish diplomatic relations, create a banking system, and open markets for exports in areas under its control. ''All options are open in the coming weeks,'' he warned. The threat comes as Burhan, in a separate press conference, indicated a willingness to form a transitional technocratic government. Related: Rapid Support Forces: 2024-08-24 Sudan files lawsuits against 12 alleged mercenaries, says spokesperson - Sudan Tribune Rapid Support Forces: 2024-08-22 Sudanese airstrikes in Darfur kill dozens, trigger RSF retaliation Rapid Support Forces: 2024-08-18 Four Tuti Island detainees reported dead in RSF custody - Sudan Tribune Related: Abdel Fattah al-Burhan 08/22/2024 Sudan's Burhan takes control of border crossings amid aid push Abdel Fattah al-Burhan 08/14/2024 Sudan's Burhan rejects peace talks, demands RSF withdrawal Abdel Fattah al-Burhan 08/11/2024 Will Burhan's assassination attempt derail Sudan Geneva talks? |
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