Sudan's Rapid Support Forces signed a charter with allied political and armed groups late on Saturday to establish a "government of peace and unity", signatories al-Hadi Idris and Ibrahim al-Mirghani told Reuters.

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

Sudan has condemned Kenya for hosting a meeting led by the rebels, and the UN is warning the move could further divide the war-torn country.

The army is currently on the verge of recapturing the capital Khartoum, after surging through central Sudan and regaining territory this year. In its alliance with the SPLM-N, the RSF side now controls more of the south and has border access to Libya ...