Khartoum, May 07 (Darfur24)
The Sudanese government on Wednesday rejected a decision issued by the political wing of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to establish what it described as a parallel humanitarian authority, warning United Nations agencies and international organizations against registering or signing agreements with the body.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the government said it had summoned the UN Resident Humanitarian Coordinator and representatives of UN agencies accredited in Sudan to brief them on its position regarding the move announced by the RSF-aligned “Ta’sis” coalition through the so-called “National Authority for Humanitarian Access.”
According to the statement, the new authority has demanded that all local and international organizations operating in Sudan register with it and obtain accreditation certificates within 30 days. Additionally, it has required foreign organizations to sign technical agreements and establish offices affiliated with the body within 45 days.
The Sudanese government described the move as a “serious violation” of the country’s sovereignty and national institutions, stressing that any registration or institutional cooperation with the authority would amount to support for parallel structures outside the framework of the legitimate state.
Khartoum also stated that the RSF-linked initiative contradicts a United Nations Security Council resolution issued in August 2025, which rejected the establishment of parallel governing structures in Sudan. The resolution warned that such actions threaten the country’s unity and regional stability.
The government called on all humanitarian organizations and UN agencies operating in Sudan to instruct their staff to strictly adhere to the principles of neutrality, impartiality, and respect for Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
It further cited UN General Assembly Resolution 46/182, which states that humanitarian assistance must be delivered with the consent of the affected state and in accordance with international humanitarian principles.
The Foreign Ministry stressed that Sudan would not tolerate any actions that undermine the sovereignty of the state or the unity of its institutions, while affirming its commitment to continue cooperating with international humanitarian organizations and facilitating the delivery of aid to civilians across the country.
The dispute comes amid growing political tensions following efforts by the RSF and allied groups to establish parallel administrative and governmental structures in areas under their control, particularly in Darfur.