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Sudan’s SPLM-N secures PM, Defence posts in planned parallel govt with RSF -source

Abdel Rahim Daglo and Abdel Aziz al-Hilu (R) were among the participants in the founding meeting for a parallel government on Feb 18, 2025-1

Abdel Rahim Daglo and Abdel Aziz al-Hilu (R) were among the participants in the founding meeting for a parallel government on Feb 18, 2025

April 24, 2025 (NAIROBI) – The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) faction led by Abdelaziz Al-Hilu has secured the posts of prime minister and defence minister in a planned parallel government being formed with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a source familiar with the talks said on Thursday.

The agreement marks a significant step in efforts by the RSF and allied factions, known as the ‘Tasis (Foundation) Alliance’, to establish an administration challenging Sudan’s existing authorities. RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, ‘Hemedti’, announced the intention to form such a government earlier this month.

The source, speaking to Sudan Tribune, said the SPLM-N specifically pushed for control of the defence ministry during negotiations held in Nairobi to oversee military matters within the new structure. A civilian figure from the SPLM-N is expected to be named prime minister.

Negotiators have also agreed on establishing regions under a federal system and forming a 15-member Sovereign Council, the source said. Ministries for Foreign Affairs, Health, and Education have also been allocated within the planned government.

While arrangements for the government’s formation are reportedly complete, its formal announcement has been delayed due to unspecified security arrangements required in certain areas, the source added, declining to provide further details.

Separately, plans are underway to establish a ‘Federal Police’ force in areas currently controlled by the RSF and the SPLM-N Al-Hilu faction.

The ‘Tasis Alliance’ factions have held continuous, secretive meetings on forming the parallel government’s executive, presidential, and legislative bodies since signing a transitional constitution draft in Nairobi in early March.

The move to form a parallel administration has drawn warnings from several countries and international organizations, who fear it could exacerbate the conflict and lead to the fragmentation of Sudan.

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