Amid deadly floods washing away homes and a brutal war devastating communities, Sudan’s newly formed government is charting a new political course from the heart of Darfur.
The coalition, known as Tasis and led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo “Hemedti” with deputy Abdel Aziz Adam Al-Hilu, has pledged to end decades of marginalization and replace what it calls a state built on “ethnic supremacy” with a new republic rooted in equality, justice, and decentralization.
A Historic Break from Khartoum
The government’s inauguration in Nyala, South Darfur, marked a symbolic and historic departure from the country’s traditional power base in Khartoum. Activist Mohamed Al-Rabie described the moment as “the culmination of decades of struggle and resistance by Sudan’s peripheries.”
By taking the oath of office in Nyala, the coalition signaled that power would no longer remain centralized in the capital but instead reflect the aspirations of historically marginalized communities.
The “Tasis” Blueprint: A New Social Contract
The Tasis coalition’s program positions itself not just as an alternative administration but as a founding project to restructure the state. Its core pillars include:
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Secularism – presented as a safeguard for equality, preventing religion from being used as a tool of division.
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Decentralization – granting regions full authority to manage resources and development.
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Security Reform – dismantling the legacy of a military tied to regional dominance and political Islam, and instead building a representative national army.
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Historical Justice – investigating and holding accountable those responsible for decades of abuses, with Hemedti calling for transparent international inquiries.
Former minister Nasr al-Din Abdel Bari hailed the development as “the most significant political shift since 1983,” arguing that sovereignty has finally returned to the people.
Facing War and Humanitarian Crisis
Despite the rhetoric, Tasis faces immense obstacles. Sudan is grappling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises:
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30 million people are in urgent need of aid.
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11 million are internally displaced, with 4 million more fleeing as refugees.
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Floods have destroyed thousands of homes and deepened food insecurity.
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Death toll estimates stand at 150,000.
Analysts warn that without immediate action to end the war and deliver humanitarian assistance, the coalition risks losing credibility.
The Road Ahead
The success of Tasis depends on whether it can halt the fighting, secure food and aid for millions, and win trust both domestically and internationally.
For many, the project embodies Sudan’s best chance to address its deepest-rooted crises—centralization, marginalization, militarization, and political Islam. Yet the path from Nyala to a unified, democratic state is long and uncertain.
Sudan stands at a historic crossroads. Whether Tasis can transform hope into lasting peace will depend on its ability to unite Sudanese voices and secure strong international support to end the suffering.
source: myjoyonline
