Egypt on Sunday rejected any moves to form a parallel government in Sudan, warning that such steps would worsen the crisis and complicate efforts to unify the country’s political factions.
In a statement, Egypt’s foreign ministry said establishing an alternative administration would “exacerbate the humanitarian situation and hinder ongoing reconciliation efforts.” Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for Sudan’s territorial integrity, echoing similar positions from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar.
The crisis deepened after Sudanese political and armed factions signed a pact with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nairobi on Feb. 22, proposing a “Peace and Unity Government” in areas under RSF control. The move has heightened diplomatic tensions, raising concerns about prolonged conflict and potential fragmentation of the country.
Meanwhile, the Sudanese Founding Coalition (Tasis) accused UN envoy Ramtane Lamamra of bias after he welcomed a “roadmap” put forward by Sudan’s military-led government in Port Sudan. The group said the UN risked undermining its neutrality by siding with one faction.
Fighting between Sudan’s army and RSF, which began in April 2023, has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions, worsening an already dire humanitarian crisis.
