December 27, 2024 (KAMPALA) - Hadi Idris, deputy head of the Sudanese civilian coalition known as 'Tagadum,' revealed ongoing discussions with political forces outside the group about forming a parallel government to challenge the current military rule. This development comes amid internal disagreement within Tagadum regarding the formation of such a government. During a leadership meeting in Entebbe, Uganda, earlier this month, differing views on the matter forced the coalition to refer the issue to a political mechanism for further deliberation. Idris, who also leads the Revolutionary Front, a group of former rebel groups supporting the parallel government initiative, confirmed that they have been actively pursuing this proposal. He stated that recent meetings included discussions with ambassadors from countries that do not recognize the current government in Port Sudan, led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. 'These countries criticize us for delaying the seizure of legitimacy,' Idris said in a press statement, adding that some regional powers also see the urgency in establishing a legitimate authority. He revealed that influential forces outside Tagadum support the formation of a parallel government, and discussions are underway. 'We may be delayed, but we will not give up on forming the government,' Idris emphasized, …
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