On February 10, Sudan's largest antiwar coalition, Taqaddum, split over participation in a parallel government formed by the RSF, a key conflict party. Originally established in October 2023 and headed by former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Taqaddum aimed to mediate peace but has now divided into two factions. One faction, known as Taasis, supports RSF integration, while the other, Somoud, retains a neutral stance to maintain their credibility, rejecting alliances with groups accused of genocide, especially in Darfur. The fragmentation signals deeper political fractures amid ongoing civil strife.
"The disagreement was over whether to participate in a new parallel government being set up by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of the belligerent parties in Sudan's nearly two-year war."
"Members taking political positions in the RSF's parallel administration are now known as Taasis. They are mostly armed movements, analysts told Al Jazeera, who wagered on turning their weapons into leadership roles in the new RSF government."
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