The Kenyan government has defended its role in facilitating peace talks between Sudanese political parties, civil society, and military groups, emphasizing that the signing of a peace agreement in Nairobi marks a step toward restoring stability in Sudan.

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allies have signed a charter that paved the way for the establishment of a parallel government, as Sudan’s army made advances recently against the rival groups.

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and its allies have agreed to form a parallel government, they said Sunday, despite warnings such a move could further fragment the war-ravaged country.