No fixed timeline for a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan as the junta and civilians have missed several deadlines.

Sudan’s Framework agreement, a deal aimed at a gradual transfer of power to civilians, has failed to meet a deadline for advancing toward democracy.

The agreement stipulated that a new prime minister and transitional authority institutions be announced by April 11th. The deadline passed after the parties failed twice to sign a final transition deal due to disagreements over the integration of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) into the army.

The crux of the disagreement revolves around the “command and control” of the committee overseeing the reorganization. The deputy leader of Sudan, who is also the RSF commander, is at odds with the military chief, raising concerns about confrontations between the army and the RSF.

Both forces have recently amassed troops and weapons in and around the capital, Khartoum.

The Framework agreement, signed last December, has faced opposition from various political players, including former rebel leaders and grassroots pro-democracy networks, despite efforts to draw them in. The military coup in October 2021 has thrown Sudan into turmoil.