Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday unveiled one of its main principles for a comprehensive solution to the Sudanese conflict, principle 6 calls on all forces that actively opposed and overthrew ideological leaders of al-Bashir’s regime during Sudan’s 2018 December Revolution to come together in a “meaningful participation” to end the war.
“The leadership of this revolution (2018 December Revolution) compromised individuals from political civil professional and armed organisations known for their steadfast commitment to the cause of change and democratic transition,” RSF said on X platform.
RSF said this meet must involve representation from central authorities, as well as various parties, including professionals, resistance committees, youth, and women.
The group added that ensuring equity in representation is crucial, “especially for those in marginalized areas affected by the impacts of war.”
RSF emphasized that this invitation would not extend to the National Congress and entities and factions associated with the former regime.
“These entities have actively worked to obstruct the transition, including through inciting war,” RSF said.
However, group also underlined that “Participation should not extend to groups and individuals, whether operating secret or overtly, who have opposed change and democracy in the years following the fall of al-Bashir’s regime.”
It is not clear if this was aimed at Sudan army chief al-Burhan.
Since April 15, 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a civil war, pitting army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against RSF Commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
The conflict has taken a heavy toll, with estimates from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project and UN figures indicating over 12,190 casualties and the displacement of more than seven million people.
Efforts at mediation have encountered significant challenges, primarily due to deep-seated animosity between the rival factions. Despite Burhan’s administration issuing statements as Sudan’s government, Dagalo’s Rapid Support Forces maintain control over Khartoum’s streets, Darfur, and a substantial portion of Al-Jazira, once Sudan’s vital agricultural region.
