Sudan RSF's senior political figure resigns, citing war toll

Fares al-Nur, a prominent political figure within Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its backing political bloc, Tasis, has resigned from all his posts. Al-Nur cited the deepening political deadlock, the ongoing war, and the immense humanitarian suffering as reasons for his departure.

His resignation is viewed as politically significant because, unlike previous defectors who were primarily battlefield commanders, al-Nur is recognized as a key political architect of the RSF's project. He previously served as an advisor to RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, and was part of the RSF's negotiating team in Jeddah.

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I have left all positions of responsibility within the RSF and Tasis.

Al-Nur's move follows a series of defections from the RSF in recent months, including field commanders and influential figures like Abu Aqla Keikal and Ali Rizq Allah. These departures, varying in military and political weight, have intensified questions about the RSF's internal cohesion and the potential impact on its military and political standing as Sudan's war continues without a decisive end in sight.

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His resignation was intended to open space for a broad Sudanese dialogue that brings together different parties, away from political and military polarization, and helps reach a settlement to end the crisis.