The Tagadum coalition, a key Sudanese anti-war group, has split over disagreements regarding the formation of a parallel government in areas controlled by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The division arose after a proposal to establish such a government in RSF-held regions gained support from some factions, while others remained opposed.
Tagadum has maintained a neutral stance since the conflict erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and RSF. However, internal tensions escalated when Al-Hadi Idris, the coalition’s deputy chairman, expressed support for the formation of a parallel government. This move prompted a formal disengagement from members who rejected the proposal, including the coalition’s chairman, Abdalla Hamdok.
Hamdok had made it clear that he opposed the idea of creating a separate government and believed that a split within the coalition was inevitable if the faction in favor of the government persisted with the plan. Despite this, Idris argued that no official decision had been made and that discussions were ongoing.
A committee was formed to work on a separation agreement, aiming to maintain mutual respect between the differing factions while allowing each side to pursue its political goals independently. The coalition officially reiterated its rejection of war and violence and restated its commitment to supporting Sudan’s unity.
The dispute highlights the broader political rifts in Sudan, where different factions continue to struggle over the country’s leadership amid ongoing conflict. The leadership’s inability to reach a unified stance on forming a government has deepened the divides, with some factions still pursuing the idea of a government in exile while others insist on remaining neutral.