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In Libya two opposing governments claimed sovereignty since NATO's 2011 military intervention

Divisive political systems dominated Somalia's recent history with Somaliland and Puntland claiming independence

Ending outside military supplies and support is only practical way for United States to broker end to war

Arab League Secretariat warned new government would impose reality by military force and risks turning Sudan into country of warring cantons

United States should work with Egypt to correct discord and bring together foreign actors in postponed peace summit

African Union's Peace and Security Council asked international actors not to recognize parallel government and refrain from providing support

RSF's decision to form new government rooted in meetings in Kenya with factions opposed to Sudanese government

Different groups joined forces to outline future regime launching Government of Peace and Unity in mid-April

Hemedti is leader of RSF military operation and key rebel in initial split with General al-Burhan

Sudan resembles other countries whose divided governments caused instability and chaos

Mohamed Hassan al-Ta’aishi is prime minister chosen to lead Peace and Unity

Presidential council headed by Mohamed Dagalo (Hemedti) composed of 15 members many RSF military personnel

Mohamed Hassan al-Ta’aishi served as member of Transitional Sovereignty Council after 2019 coup

United States planned to host foreign ministers of Egypt Saudi Arabia and UAE

Egyptians opposed document portion declaring neither Sudanese government nor RSF could lead in new post-war government

News of parallel government comes days before peace talks in Washington

United States called off talks scheduled for July 30 because of disagreement with Egyptians

RSF announced selection of its own prime minister and presidential council to challenge the Sudanese government

The Iranian people rose up to demand an end to their regime’s failed rule in December and January

The regime subsequently massacred its own people by the thousands despite Mr. Trump’s repeated demands not to do so