The relationship between the two wings of Sudan's military component has reached an unprecedented level of tension. The military warning that the country is at a "dangerous juncture" following the deployment of the Rapid Support Forces in Khartoum and major cities.

Leaks speak of ongoing disagreements between the army and the RSF over the right to command and control during and after the merger process. But this tension is not new, as it has evolved through statements and positions to reach its current station.