UN Security Council Condemns RSF’s Parallel Government in Sudan’s Crisis
The UN Security Council criticized the formation of a parallel government by the RSF in Sudan, highlighting the worsening humanitarian crisis and violence in the country. Various member nations expressed concerns over the stability of Sudan and warned that this could lead to fragmentation. Urgent humanitarian aid is needed as the situation deteriorates further, with food aid already suspended in some regions.
The United Nations Security Council condemned the establishment of a parallel government in Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its allies. A UN envoy warned that relentless conflicts have transformed Sudan into a “hellscape.” On February 26, the Security Council convened in New York, expressing deep concerns regarding the ongoing violence.
The pro-RSF charter aims to lay the groundwork for governance in the areas controlled by the militia. Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, also known as Hemeti, leads the RSF, which predominantly controls Darfur and portions of southern Sudan. Their ally, the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, under Abdelaziz al-Hilu, presides over regions in South Kordofan and Blue Nile states. This coalition enhances their dominion over southern Sudan and secures access to international borders with several neighboring countries.
The US representative, John Kelley, stated that the formation of a government in RSF-dominated territories threatens to effectively partition Sudan. British Ambassador Barbara Woodward emphasized that escalating divisions jeopardize stability not only within Sudan but also in the broader region. Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong cautioned that the charter increases Sudan’s risk of fragmentation, while Joonkook Hwang from the Republic of Korea pointed out the contradiction between RSF’s proposed peace goals and its actual conduct on the ground.
Algeria’s representative, Toufik Laid Koudri, characterized the RSF’s actions as a perilous move, while French representative Jay Dharmadhikari backed calls from the African Union and the UN for a ceasefire amid the Ramadan observance. Previously, the US had labeled RSF’s actions in western Darfur as genocide.
UN Security Council members reiterated the necessity of maintaining Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity following the signing of the charter in Nairobi on February 22. The Sudanese government accused Kenya of supporting RSF and subsequently recalled its ambassador from Nairobi. Furthermore, allegations have persisted regarding the United Arab Emirates supplying weapons to the RSF, claims which the UAE denies.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) operations director, Edem Wosornu, informed council members that $6 billion is urgently needed to assist nearly 21 million individuals in Sudan and an additional five million in neighboring nations. Wosornu further noted a significant deterioration in the already critical humanitarian situation in Sudan in recent weeks. Intensified fighting in North Darfur compelled the World Food Programme to halt food aid services in the Zamzam displacement camp, housing approximately half a million people.
The United Nations has expressed grave concerns over the RSF’s establishment of a parallel government in Sudan, describing the situation as deteriorating rapidly. The coalition between RSF and SPLM-N intensifies the fragmentation risks in the region. The international community is called upon to respond urgently to prevent further humanitarian crises and to facilitate peace and stability in Sudan.
Original Source: www.rfi.fr