African Union rejects Sudan's parallel government

The African Union urged member states not to recognize a parallel government formed by Sudan's paramilitary forces. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allies announced the parallel government in Nyala on July 26, aiming to govern their controlled areas. No country has recognized it, and African nations are unified in their rejection. An international conference on Sudan in Washington was canceled due to a lack of consensus among key international players. The AU opposes Sudan's division and warned of severe consequences for peace efforts.