Military sources in Sudan have revealed on February 09 that the formation of a new Government is contingent on the successful recapture of Khartoum from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan had announced plans to establish a wartime technocratic Government, aimed at restoring stability to the country after months of brutal conflict. Recent weeks have seen the Army regain significant ground in Khartoum, including advances near the Presidential palace along the Nile, signalling a potential shift in the war’s momentum.
While the RSF has pulled back in some areas, it still maintains control of much of western Sudan, particularly focusing on securing the Darfur region. Burhan, who has steadfastly rejected ceasefire offers unless the RSF halts its territorial ambitions, framed the proposed government as a temporary measure to help the military achieve its goals. The army’s increasing air capabilities and the bolstering of its ground forces by allied militias have played a key role in shifting the balance of power in recent weeks.
Burhan also indicated that substantial amendments to Sudan’s interim constitution are on the horizon. The revised document would eliminate any reference to civilian-military partnerships or the RSF, centralising power within the military. The technocratic prime minister and cabinet would be appointed solely by the army, reflecting the growing dominance of military authority in the country’s governance. Amid this, Burhan urged civilian political groups, such as the Taqadum coalition, to sever ties with the RSF to be considered for future participation in the government, marking a further narrowing of the political landscape as Sudan faces its worst humanitarian crisis in decades.