Popular Resistance of Sudan

Popular Resistance of Sudan
Popular Resistance of Sudan
Arabic: المقاومة الشعبية في السودان
	Insignia of the Sudanese Popular Resistance (SPR), one of many factions that are part of the Popular Resistance in Sudan
Active	June 2023
Country	Sudan
Allegiance	Sudanese Armed Forces
Engagements	War in Sudan Battle of Khartoum; Battle of Wad Madani; Battle of El Fasher;
Website	SPR Website; S.P.R Website
Commanders
Head	Azhari Al-Mubarak Muhammad
PSC	Nazir Muhammad Al-Amin Turk
Deputy PSC	Lt. Gen. Khader Al-Mubarak Ali
Spokesperson	Ammar Hassan
Notable; commanders	Almusbah Abuzaid; Emir Kafi Tayara

The Popular Resistance (Arabic: المقاومة الشعبية Al-Muqawamat ash-Sha'abiyah), also known as the Popular mobilisation (Arabic: الاستنفار الشعبي), is a conglomerate of armed factions in Sudan that was formed in response to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict, rooted in a power struggle within the country's military structure, erupted into full-scale war on 15 April 2023.

General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, leading the SAF, initiated the Popular Resistance to unite various political and social groups under the banner of "national dignity." Although lacking a formal arsenal, the resistance receives direct support and military training from the SAF. This mass mobilisation has seen the training of thousands of civilians across Sudan, prepared for combat to defend against the RSF's aggressive expansion and severe human rights violations. The RSF's control over northern regions, like Gezira state, which was marked by severe atrocities, prompted widespread civilian armament and participation in the resistance. This has included public figures and government officials who actively support civilian training and armament initiatives.

Despite its broad base and significant role in the conflict, the Popular Resistance faces challenges due to its lack of formal structure, Islamist leanings of some factions formed by ex-members of the Popular Defence Forces, and the potential for escalating violence and societal disturbances. The increasing proliferation of arms among civilians, coupled with the ethnic and regional dynamics of the conflict, raises concerns about the potential for a prolonged and fractious civil conflict in Sudan.
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