Sudan Rejects Any Peace Deal That Could Legitimise RSF Control Of Civilian Areas

Sudan's political leadership has rejected any peace proposal that could legitimise the Rapid Support Forces' control of civilian areas or lead to the country's partition. Officials say any ceasefire must require the RSF to withdraw from civilian communities. The government also claims that RSF attacks have been repelled in El-Obeid and has called for the group to be recognised internationally as a terrorist organisation. Meanwhile, Sudan's humanitarian crisis remains severe due to insufficient international funding, despite millions of displaced people needing assistance.

Sudan's political leadership has rejected any peace proposal that could legitimise the Rapid Support Forces' control over civilian areas, warning that such an arrangement could deepen the country's division and leave millions of people under the influence of the paramilitary group.

Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, a political and foreign affairs adviser to the chairman of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, said the government would not accept any settlement that effectively rewards the RSF for territory seized during the conflict.
He also rejected any proposal that could lead to Sudan being divided, comparing such a scenario to the prolonged political fragmentation seen in Libya.

EL-OBEID BECOMES NEW FOCUS OF FIGHTING

Eltayeb identified El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, as a major focal point in the latest fighting.
He accused the RSF of attempting to repeat the violence witnessed in Al Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, where the paramilitary group was accused of carrying out deadly attacks in October 2025.
According to Eltayeb, El-Obeid is significantly larger than Al Fasher, meaning a major assault on the city could have devastating consequences for civilians.
He said Sudanese government forces had successfully repelled RSF attacks and prevented the city from suffering a similar fate.
The government adviser described the conflict not as a conventional civil war between two equal sides but as an attack on the Sudanese state and its sovereignty.

GOVERNMENT FORCES RETAIN CONTROL OF EL-OBEID

Eltayeb said the Sudanese army had successfully resisted attempts by the RSF to capture El-Obeid and remained in control of the city.
He also accused the RSF of using advanced drones supplied by unnamed regional countries to attack civilian targets.
The allegations could not be independently verified, but the growing use of drones has become an increasingly important feature of Sudan's conflict.
Eltayeb called on the international community to formally designate the RSF as a terrorist organisation, a step that would further isolate the paramilitary group internationally.

SUDAN REJECTS US-BACKED PEACE PROPOSAL

The adviser also criticised elements of a US-backed peace proposal, saying Sudan's Defense and Security Council had already made its position clear.
He argued that some regional actors were seeking to freeze the current situation on the battlefield rather than resolve the underlying conflict.
According to Eltayeb, such an approach could effectively legitimise RSF control over civilian communities.
Sudan's leadership insists that any ceasefire or peace agreement must include the complete withdrawal of RSF fighters from civilian areas.
The government has also rejected any outcome that could result in the permanent partition of Sudan.

HUMANITARIAN CRISIS REMAINS SEVERE

The political dispute comes as Sudan continues to face one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Millions of people have been displaced by the fighting, while access to food, healthcare and shelter remains a major concern.
Eltayeb argued that the main challenge facing humanitarian operations is no longer simply access to affected communities but a severe shortage of funding.
He said the United Nations humanitarian response plan for Sudan received less than half of the funding it needed in 2025, after receiving less than 30 percent of its required funding in 2024.
The funding gap has placed additional pressure on humanitarian organisations attempting to assist displaced families and communities affected by the war.

MILLIONS RETURN TO KHARTOUM

Eltayeb also pointed to signs of recovery in areas where government forces have regained control.
He said about 2.5 million people had returned to Khartoum after the Sudanese army recaptured the capital from the RSF.
The figure, attributed to the International Organization for Migration, reflects the desire of many displaced Sudanese to return home after years of conflict.
However, the return of residents also creates enormous demands for reconstruction, housing, healthcare, electricity and other basic services.
The future stability of Khartoum will depend heavily on whether the government can rebuild damaged infrastructure and maintain security.

TÜRKİYE PRAISED FOR SUPPORT

Eltayeb praised Türkiye for what he described as a principled position on Sudan.
He said Ankara had continued to support Sudan's legitimate authorities and respected the right of the Sudanese people to determine their own political future.
He also said countries including Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Qatar had provided significant humanitarian assistance to Sudan.
However, he argued that international donors must reconsider their approach to the crisis and provide more sustainable support.

SUDAN'S FUTURE REMAINS UNCERTAIN

Sudan's rejection of any peace arrangement that could legitimise RSF territorial control highlights the deep divisions surrounding efforts to end the conflict.
The government wants the paramilitary group removed from civilian areas before accepting a lasting ceasefire, while concerns remain that prolonged fighting could further fragment the country.
For civilians, the stakes are enormous.
Years of conflict have displaced millions, destroyed homes and infrastructure and created widespread humanitarian needs.
As international efforts to negotiate peace continue, the central challenge will be finding a settlement that ends the fighting without creating new divisions or leaving civilian populations trapped in areas controlled by armed groups.
The future of Sudan will ultimately depend on whether competing political and military interests can be brought together around a settlement that protects civilians and preserves the country's territorial integrity.