A deadline to move closer to a return to democracy has been missed by the signatories of the pact known as the Framework agreement, which was designed to organize a gradual transfer of power to civilians.
The parties repeatedly missed the deadline to sign a formal transition agreement due to differences over how to incorporate the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) into the army.
The “command and control” of the committee tasked with overseeing the reform is the source of contention between the two forces. A pro-democracy faction’s umbrella organization member named Yassir Arman posted on Twitter on Wednesday, April 5. The Associated Press’ request for comment received no response from either the army or the RSF.
Conflicts between the army and the RSF are feared as a result of disagreements between the deputy leader of Sudan, who is also the commander of the RSF, and the military chief and de facto ruler of Sudan.
Both sides have gathered soldiers and weaponry in the last weeks in and around Khartoum, the capital of Sudan. The army has significantly increased its presence in the city’s center, putting armored vehicles at almost every intersection leading to the building housing the nation’s president.
Beyond the generals, there are also other difficulties.
Street protests have been held against the Framework agreement that was signed in December. Despite efforts to bring political players, including former rebel leaders and grassroots pro-democracy networks, around the agreement, they continue to be against it.
After a military coup toppled the government in October 2021, Sudan descended into turmoil.
Source: BBC
