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Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces commander, General Mohamed Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo [File: Ashraf Shazly/AFP]

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has announced the formation of a rival government, two years since the country descended into a brutal war that has left tens of thousands dead and triggered what the United Nations calls the world’s worst humanitarian crisis.

The RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — also known as Hemedti — declared on Tuesday the establishment of the “Government of Peace and Unity” in areas under its control. The move directly challenges the army-led administration headed by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.

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