Sudan Under the Leadership of General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Charilogone Magazine - Special Number-006.MC.Sept-Oct 2025

By: Charilogone Editorial Team

On August 30, 2025, in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, was sworn in as President of Sudan’s Presidential Council. This ceremony marked the birth of the “Tassiss” peace government—a parallel political structure backed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and a coalition of civil movements. This government positions itself as an alternative to the military administration led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, entrenched in Port Sudan.

The creation of “Tassiss” is based on a founding declaration signed in Nairobi on February 22, 2025, by 24 political and civil organizations, including SPLM-North. The document proposes a secular, federal, and democratic state, breaking away from military centralism. It emphasizes social justice, ethnic pluralism, and regional governance. For its signatories, “Tassiss” represents hope for marginalized and displaced Sudanese citizens.

The first meeting of the Presidential Council, composed of 15 members including governors of RSF-controlled states, laid the foundation for transitional governance: humanitarian coordination, local security, implementation of the new constitution, and organization of a National Peace Forum. Nyala, a city scarred by conflict, becomes the symbolic center of this national rebuilding project, though it remains vulnerable to airstrikes from the Sudanese Armed Forces.

The swearing-in ceremony of the Council members aims to legitimize this parallel authority through institutional rituals. All members pledged to uphold the new transitional constitution and serve the Sudanese people. Governors emphasized their break from Khartoum’s centralism and their commitment to building a pluralistic Sudan. The message is clear: “Tassiss” is not a rebellion, but a credible political alternative grounded in constitutional principles.

The appointment of civilian Prime Minister Mohamed Hassan Al-Ta’aishi, announced on July 27, 2025, strengthens this momentum. A former member of the Sovereignty Council and architect of the Juba Peace Agreement, Al-Ta’aishi represents the civilian voice in a military-dominated structure. Originally from Darfur and educated in economics and anthropology, he advocates for reconstruction based on justice and collective memory.

The transitional constitution adopted by “Tassiss” repeals the 2019 constitutional declaration and introduces a new legal framework: secularism, decentralization, ethnic pluralism, a unified national army, and temporary recognition of armed groups. It outlines goals such as ending armed conflicts, transitional justice, institutional reform, and free elections within 24 months. However, questions remain about women’s representation, judicial independence, and international recognition.

On September 3, 2025, Charilogone published a report on the alleged use of chemical weapons by Sudanese Armed Forces in West Darfur. Based on survivor testimonies, medical analyses, and satellite imagery, the report details neurotoxic gas attacks on civilian areas between May and August 2025. In response, the United States imposed targeted sanctions and called for an independent investigation.

Since April 2023, Sudan has been divided between two rival governments: Port Sudan under Burhan, supported by Islamist factions, and Nyala under Dagalo. The rejection of former Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok’s return triggered chaos. The “Tassiss” project, backed by a broad civil and military coalition, offers a new constitution that appeals to a growing majority of Sudanese.

Internationally, several countries have called for a ceasefire and an inclusive transition. The UN acknowledges the importance of “Tassiss” in the peace process. However, Burhan refuses to negotiate, raising fears of Sudan’s fragmentation. The “Tassiss” initiative could represent the country’s future—if dialogue prevails over armed conflict.