A political charter establishing a civilian Sudanese government was signed in Nairobi on Saturday under tight security and a media blackout, according to sources speaking to Al Arabiya and Al Hadath.
Sudanese politicians Hadi Idris and Ibrahim al-Mirghani told Reuters that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) had signed the agreement with allied political and armed factions, forming what they called a “Government of Peace and Unity” in RSF-controlled areas.
Idris also confirmed full agreement on the founding charter and constitution during ongoing meetings in Nairobi, he told Al Arabiya on Saturday.
Idris emphasized that the announcement of the new government would take place inside Sudan.
Both Idris and al-Mirghani are signatories to the pact.
The RSF controls most of Sudan’s western Darfur region and large parts of Kordofan, while General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) holds positions in central Sudan.
The SAF has condemned the formation of a rival government.
Sudan’s military-controlled Foreign Ministry on Thursday recalled its ambassador from Nairobi in protest, calling Kenya’s role in hosting the meeting a “hostile act” against Sudan.
It accused Kenya’s leadership of supporting an RSF-backed civilian-led government and urged Nairobi to withdraw from what it called a “dangerous course” threatening regional stability.
Kenya’s Foreign Ministry responded Wednesday, stating that the meetings were part of efforts to find a solution to Sudan’s ongoing war, in coordination with the United Nations and the African Union.
The Nairobi gathering, which began Tuesday, brought together opposition factions and armed groups fighting the Sudanese military. They aim to establish a civilian government under the banner of the “Sudan Founding Coalition,” with RSF participation.
