Chaos and uncertainty loom over Sudan's political landscape.

The release of top officials from Sudan's former ruler Omar al-Bashir's regime could shift the balance of power in the ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). While some members of the army may welcome the return of National Congress Party (NCP) officials, others may be uncomfortable. The return of NCP officials could also put them at odds with the ambitions of RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo. The pro-democracy movement fears that the return of NCP officials could lead to a crackdown on civil society, similar to what happened in Egypt.