Egypt rejects to form parallel Sudanese govt

CAIRO: Egypt rejected on Sunday attempts aimed at establishing a rival government in Sudan, warning that such moves jeopardised the 'unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity' of the war-torn country. A week ago, the RSF and its allies signed a charter in Kenya declaring the formation of a 'government of peace and unity' in areas under their control. 'Egypt expresses its rejection of any attempts that threaten the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of brotherly Sudan, including the pursuit of forming a parallel Sudanese government,' a statement from Cairo's foreign ministry said on Sunday. It added that such actions 'complicate the situation in Sudan, hinder ongoing efforts to unify political visions and exacerbate the humanitarian crisis'.

Egypt also called on 'all Sudanese forces to prioritise the country's supreme national interest and to engage positively in launching a comprehensive political (peace) process without exclusion or external interference'. Last week, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty voiced the same stance in a press conference alongside his Sudanese counterpart Ali Youssef. — AFP