Moscow, July 30 -- The African Union has called on the international community not to recognize the parallel government of Sudan, which was declared by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on July 26.

The African Union's Peace and Security Council discussed developments in Sudan at a meeting on Tuesday.

"Council called on all AU Member States and the international community to reject the fragmentation of Sudan and not recognize the so-called 'parallel government' which has serious consequences on the peace efforts and the existential future of the country," the council said following the meeting.

On Tuesday, Sudan's internationally recognized government also urged neighboring states and the international community not to recognize the RSF's re...