Britain Rejects Any Move to Form a Parallel Government in Sudan

New York – London – Sudanhorizon
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its rejection of any steps to form a government in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), warning that such moves would deepen divisions and further destabilise Sudan and the region. This stance was conveyed on Wednesday by Barbara Woodward, the UK’s representative to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). She also announced a meeting in London in April, bringing together foreign ministers from around 20 countries and international organisations to discuss support for a peaceful resolution in Sudan.
Elements affiliated with the RSF and allied groups, most of whom reside in the UK and hold British, European, or American citizenship, had participated in the recent Nairobi meetings. Among them were Suliman Sandal and Jibril Adam, defectors from the Justice and Equality Movement (JEM) who had been recruited by Hemedti, as well as Walid Madibo, known for his tribal and regional ties to the RSF. These individuals claimed to have met with MP Rachel Maskell, Chair of the UK Parliamentary Group on Sudan and South Sudan, in one of the Parliament’s chambers.
In response, MP Rachel Maskell stated that she had been invited to address a gathering of Sudanese attendees to present the group’s perspective on the Sudan crisis. However, she clarified that she was unaware of the identities of those present and that her office had not been given the opportunity to verify their affiliations. She reiterated her stance against the RSF and its violations, stressing her call for accountability for their crimes.
During a parliamentary Q&A session on Sudan yesterday, MP Maskell asked the UK Foreign Secretary about the role of external actors seeking to exploit Sudan’s resources and strategic location. She specifically mentioned the UAE’s involvement in supporting the RSF, addressed the presence of foreign mercenaries in the war, and inquired about Britain’s role in addressing these issues. However, the Foreign Secretary did not provide specific answers to her questions.
Several Sudanese community members in the UK had written to MP Maskell to protest against her meeting with RSF-linked individuals, prompting her to issue these clarifications.
Meanwhile, Abdullah Abu Garda, President of the Darfur Associations Union, described the RSF propaganda about their meeting in the British Parliament as a provocative act against victims of genocide and ethnic cleansing, stating that it violated parliamentary rules and regulations.
It is worth noting that visits to the British Parliament are open to tourists and visitors. Additionally, some individuals and public relations firms organise activities within Parliament for a fee.

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