December 25, 2024 (KHARTOUM) – The United Civil Forces “Qimam” on Wednesday backed a controversial proposal to establish a separate government in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), further deepening the country’s political divisions. Osman Abdel Rahman, the Qimam spokesperson, told Sudan Tribune that the proposed government is necessary to fulfil its duties towards citizens, address the humanitarian and economic situation, and rebuild what has been destroyed by the war. He stressed that the government should be formed from “real stakeholders affected by the war.” The alliance includes two small groups: the Tamazuj Movement and the Sudanese Alliance led by Hafiz Abdel Nabi, tribal leaders loyal to the RSF, and youth groups claiming to represent Resistance Committees. Established last September, Qimam is widely seen as a political front for the RSF. Abdel Rahman rejected describing the proposed government as “parallel,” saying that the Port Sudan government has been “illegitimate” since the October 25, 2021 coup and is “military in nature and does not represent all of Sudan.” He added that the prospective government will be legitimate and adopt a balanced foreign policy. In a meeting held by the large political coalition Tagadum on December 3-6, the Revolutionary Front, …

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