: Rapid Support Forces: The Unit at the heart of the Crisis in Sudan #IndiaNEWSAll #International Since 15 April 2023, Sudan has witnessed violent clashes in the Khartoum and Darfur region, among rival

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Rapid Support Forces: The Unit at the heart of the Crisis in Sudan #IndiaNEWSAll #International
Since 15 April 2023, Sudan has witnessed violent clashes in the Khartoum and Darfur region, among rival factions of the current military government. The fighting began with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacking key government sites. At least 188 people have died. Both the leader of the RSF, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, and the leader of the military, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, have claimed that they control certain government sites such as the Army chiefs residence, the Khartoum International Airport, the military headquarters, the Presidential palace and the Sudan TV headquarters
The crisis comes after years of extreme political instability in Sudan. The instability began in 2019 when President Omar al-Bashir was ousted after ruling Sudan for almost 30 years. The end of his rule was also marked by mass protests. The protests began in December 2018 and continued for several months, calling for an end to his 30-year rule and demanding democratic reforms. The protests were initially sparked by rising bread prices, but quickly evolved into a wider movement against the government.
Following his deposition, an interim joint civilian-military unity government was established. In October 2021, the military seized complete power in a coup led by Burhan and Dagalo. The military junta later agreed to hand over authority to a civilian-led government, but tensions between Burhan and Dagalo delayed the signing of a formal agreement.
Burhan and Dagalo have clashed repetitively over the integration of the RSF into the regular army. The RSF was a paramilitary militia that fought on behalf of the Sudanese government during the Darfur War. The RSF was used against the protesters who agitated for the deposition of Omar Al-Basheer in 2019.
Coup in 2019
On 11 April 2023, RSF forces were deployed near Merowe and in Khartoum by Dagalo. This resulted in fighting with Burhan’s forces when they refused to leave. The conflict escalated on 13 April 2023.
Guns, Borders and IMF : The History of conflict in Sudan
Background:
Sudan has been in a state of political turmoil for several years now. Since 2019, when the military overthrew Omar Al-Bashir, they promised a transitional government and a path to democracy. However, recent events have seen the military consolidate power and take direct control of the government, leading to concerns about the future of democracy in Sudan. After taking direct control of the government, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan held a press conference to explain his actions. He claimed that the takeover was necessary to prevent the country from descending into chaos and promised to establish an emergency declaration and a government of technocrats.

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