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.

The charter states creating a government of ‘peace and unity’ despite concerns from rights groups and global actors.

The war in Sudan has killed more than 24,000 people and driven over 14 million people — about 30% of the population — from their homes, according to the United Nations. An estimated 3.2 million Sudanese have escaped to neighboring countries.

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces signed a charter to establish a parallel government amid recent army advances. Despite human rights concerns, a 'government of peace and unity' was declared. The war has killed 24,

Over 20 political parties, 10 civil organizations, and 5 military groups led by RSF were among the signatories.

The move comes nearly two years into a devastating war with the regular army that has uprooted more than 12 million people and caused what the United Nations calls the world's worst hunger and displacement crises.