The Civil War in Sudan and the Power Dynamics Within
The civil war in Sudan has been ongoing since the 1980s, with the North and South
constantly fighting each other. The North is primarily dominated by Arab Muslims, while the
South is mainly composed of black African Christians, and other black Africans who follow
traditional African religion - they are called animists. In January 2005, a comprehensive
peace agreement was signed between the Sudan government and the SPLM with provisions
for power and wealth-sharing. The main international organization involved was the United
Nations, with the United States playing a significant role in its development.
The United States is one of the founding members of the United Nations and played an
important part in the establishment of South Sudan. To understand the power dynamics
within the UN, it is necessary to study and gain a deep understanding of their structure and
politics. General Abidal Fateh Alburhan, the General of the Sudanese Army, is currently the
de facto ruler of Sudan, with Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo as the Deputy General. The
former President of Sudan, Omar Albashir, was overthrown in 2019 by General Alburhan
and his partner General Muhammad Hamdan Tagalo.
The Transitional Sovereignty Council
In 2019, after the overthrow of President Omar Albashir, General Alburhan became the
President of Sudan. He formed the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) in August 2019,
which would become the federal government that runs Sudan.
The Power Struggle Within
General Alburhan is currently in a power struggle with his second in command, General
Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, who is also a top official in Sudan. General Dagalo is the
leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is a paramilitary force in Sudan. Though he
holds a high rank in the army, he acknowledges his junior status to General Abidal Fateh
Alburhan.
The Sudan Crisis: Explained
The Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) is a multipartisan body formed after a political
agreement between the military and opposition forces in Sudan. In October 2021, the
military officers within the TSC decided to remove civilian politicians. This raised questions
as to why, after successfully overthrowing President Omar al-Bashir, would they then oust
the very groups they entered into the agreement with.
Battle of Supremacy
After the 2021 military coup, General Burhan initiated the process of reinstating individuals
who were previously associated with Omar al-Bashir's regime, including Islamists to former
positions. Tagalog, a prominent political leader, felt that the presence of these officials meant
he could never fully trust Burhan. In essence, they became embroiled in a battle of
supremacy, tearing Sudan apart over the past few years.
International Response
There is a broader global power struggle behind this chaos which has prompted the UK, US,
and European Union to call for ceasefire and talks to resolve the crisis. Western nations,
however, have very little leverage because Sudan has been largely isolated. The Sudanese
air force has also mounted airstrikes in the capital city against members of the paramilitary
The civil war in Sudan has been ongoing since the 1980s, with the North and South
constantly fighting each other. The North is primarily dominated by Arab Muslims, while the
South is mainly composed of black African Christians, and other black Africans who follow
traditional African religion - they are called animists. In January 2005, a comprehensive
peace agreement was signed between the Sudan government and the SPLM with provisions
for power and wealth-sharing. The main international organization involved was the United
Nations, with the United States playing a significant role in its development.
The United States is one of the founding members of the United Nations and played an
important part in the establishment of South Sudan. To understand the power dynamics
within the UN, it is necessary to study and gain a deep understanding of their structure and
politics. General Abidal Fateh Alburhan, the General of the Sudanese Army, is currently the
de facto ruler of Sudan, with Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo as the Deputy General. The
former President of Sudan, Omar Albashir, was overthrown in 2019 by General Alburhan
and his partner General Muhammad Hamdan Tagalo.
The Transitional Sovereignty Council
In 2019, after the overthrow of President Omar Albashir, General Alburhan became the
President of Sudan. He formed the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) in August 2019,
which would become the federal government that runs Sudan.
The Power Struggle Within
General Alburhan is currently in a power struggle with his second in command, General
Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, who is also a top official in Sudan. General Dagalo is the
leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is a paramilitary force in Sudan. Though he
holds a high rank in the army, he acknowledges his junior status to General Abidal Fateh
Alburhan.
The Sudan Crisis: Explained
The Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) is a multipartisan body formed after a political
agreement between the military and opposition forces in Sudan. In October 2021, the
military officers within the TSC decided to remove civilian politicians. This raised questions
as to why, after successfully overthrowing President Omar al-Bashir, would they then oust
the very groups they entered into the agreement with.
Battle of Supremacy
After the 2021 military coup, General Burhan initiated the process of reinstating individuals
who were previously associated with Omar al-Bashir's regime, including Islamists to former
positions. Tagalog, a prominent political leader, felt that the presence of these officials meant
he could never fully trust Burhan. In essence, they became embroiled in a battle of
supremacy, tearing Sudan apart over the past few years.
International Response
There is a broader global power struggle behind this chaos which has prompted the UK, US,
and European Union to call for ceasefire and talks to resolve the crisis. Western nations,
however, have very little leverage because Sudan has been largely isolated. The Sudanese
air force has also mounted airstrikes in the capital city against members of the paramilitary
