January 1, 2024 (CAIRO) – In a first official reaction to forming a government challenging the military-led administration, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssif on Tuesday rejected any moves to establish a parallel government, saying it would complicate the country’s crisis. Several Sudanese political forces, including figures from the anti-war Tagadum coalition, have consulted in recent weeks in Nairobi to discuss the formation of what they called a “peace government,” a move welcomed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). “Sudan cannot recognize moves to form a government in exile or a parallel government because it will lead to weakening Sudan and complicate efforts to address the current crisis,” Sharif said. He added that such moves would fragment Sudan, similar to the situation in Libya, which is ruled by two governments in the east and west. The foreign minister considered these calls a new conspiracy against Sudan, supported by external parties, due to the progress made by the armed forces in their confrontations with the RSF. He indicated that his country is counting on countries supporting Sudan’s unity and stability to thwart these moves and to affirm their non-recognition. Regarding warnings of famine in Sudan, Yassin condemned the talk of some international …

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