Sudan’s SPLM-RDC rejects exile government, calls for global protests

December 12, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) – The Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement- Revolutionary Democratic Current (SPLM-RDC) on Thursday urged Sudanese expatriates to protest the ongoing conflict and rejected the formation of a government-in-exile, warning it could lead to the country’s division.

The statement comes in response to proposals from some Tagadum political groups to establish an exile government to challenge the military’s authority. However, the SPLM-RDC, led by Yasir Arman, argues that such a move would only “legitimize the division of Sudan, prolong the war, and increase the suffering of citizens.”

“We do not support the establishment of a government-in-exile,” the group said in a statement. “The priority should be given to stopping the war, isolating those calling for its continuation, and preserving the unity of the state.”

The government in exile has divided the anti-war coalition. However, the Revolutionary Current was the first to openly reject this proposal.

The military has consolidated its power in Port Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Additionally, they ousted several Darfur group leaders from the Sovereign Council due to their declared neutrality in the ongoing war.”.

The SPLM-RDC criticized the international community’s tacit recognition of the military authority in Port Sudan, stating it reflects a desire to avoid declaring Sudan a failed state. Further, the group called on Sudanese nationals abroad to organize a campaign to stop the conflict and war crimes, including supporting displaced people and refugees and lobbying international organizations.

“Mutual concessions between the forces of the revolution are sufficient to change the balance of power and restrain the forces of war,” the statement said.

The group also rejected the immediate inclusion of those who orchestrated the 2021 coup and the current conflict in any future political negotiations, insisting that they should not be allowed to “gain power without resolving the humanitarian disaster and war crimes.”

The SPLM-RDC emphasized the need for unity among pro-democracy forces before any formal political process begins.