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A rival government is a group that claims to be the legitimate government of a sovereign state in opposition to the internationally recognized government for that country.[1][2][3] Such governments tend to be formed in the aftermath of a civil war, revolution, or military coup. They differ to a government in exile as they are based in, and have control over territory within the claimed state.

Current rival governments

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Government State Established Notes
Palestine Hamas-led authority  Palestine 2007 Established by Hamas in 2007 following the Battle of Gaza in opposition to the Fatah-led Government of Palestine. Based in Gaza City and controls parts of the Gaza Strip.[4][5][6]
Yemen Supreme Political Council  Yemen 2016 Established by the Houthis following their takeover of Sanaa in September 2014 during the Yemeni civil war in opposition to the Presidential Leadership Council. Based in Sanaa and has control over parts of northern and western Yemen.[7] Recognised by Iran as the legitimate government of Yemen and was previously recognised by Syria under the Ba'athist regime.
Libya Government of National Stability  Libya 2022 Formed by the House of Representatives in March 2022 in opposition to the Government of National Unity appointed by the Libyan Presidential Council. Based in Tobruk and controls most of eastern Libya.[8]
Sudan Government of Peace and Unity  Sudan 2025 Established by the Rapid Support Forces in April 2025 during the Sudanese Civil War in opposition to the cabinet appointed by the Transitional Sovereignty Council. Controls southern Darfur and parts of Kordofan.[9][10]

Previous rival governments

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Government State Established Disestablished Notes
Provisional Revolutionary Government of the Republic of South Vietnam South Vietnam Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) 1969 1976 Established 8 June 1969 during the Vietnam War in opposition to the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). Administered Viet Cong held areas of South Vietnam. Was was recognized as the government of South Vietnam by most socialist states and Malta.[11] Became the internationally recognised government of South Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon on 30 April 1975. Was disbanded when South Vietnam merged with North Vietnam on 2 July 1976 to form the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
People's Republic of Kampuchea Democratic Kampuchea 1979 1992 Established by the Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation in opposition to Democratic Kampuchea following the capture of Phnom Penh on 7 January 1979 by Vietnamese forces during the Cambodian–Vietnamese War. Based in Phnom Penh and administered most of Cambodia. The previous regime continued to be recognised as Cambodia's legitimate government by most countries and held the country's seat at the United Nations. The People's Republic of Kampuchea changed its name to the State of Cambodia in 1989 and was disestablished when Cambodia came under United Nations administration in 1992.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Islamic State of Afghanistan 1996 2001 Established by the Taliban in March 2013 during the Afghan conflict in opposition to the Islamic State of Afghanistan. Was Initially based in Kandahar before capturing Kabul on 27 September 1996 and had gained control of approximately 90% of Afghanistan by the end of 2000. The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan was recognised by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates as the legitimate government of Afghanistan. The Taliban were forced out of Kabul and Kandahar in 2001 during the United States invasion of Afghanistan. The Taliban maintained an insurgency against the Afghan government and following a decision by US president Donald Trump to withdraw US forces from Afghanistan beginning in 2020, recaptured Kabul on 15 August 2021.
Libya National Transitional Council Libya Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 2011 2012 Established by Anti-Gaddafi forces in February 2011 during the First Libyan Civil War in opposition to the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Based in Benghazi. Gained control of eastern Libya in March 2011 and captured Tripoli in August 2011. The council gained recognition by numerous states as the legitimate government of Libya and was granted the country's seat in the United Nations in September 2011. Was superseded by the cabinet appointed by the General National Congress elected in 2012.
Syrian Interim Government Syria Ba'athist Syria 2013 2025 Established by the Syrian National Coalition in March 2013 during the Syrian Civil War in opposition to Ba'athist Syria. Based in Azaz. Administered parts of northern Syria. Was absorbed into the Syrian caretaker government in January 2025 following the Fall of the Assad regime.
Syrian Salvation Government Syria Ba'athist Syria 2017 2024 Established by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham in November 2017 during the Syrian Civil War in opposition to Ba'athist Syria. Based in Idlib. Administered parts of Idlib Governorate. Was superseded by the Syrian caretaker government in December 2024 following the Fall of the Assad regime.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Group, Soufan (2016). "Rival Governments" (PDF). Libya, Extremism, & the Consequences of Collapse: 9–11. JSTOR resrep10785.8. {{cite journal}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  2. ^ "Sudan's Rival Government | Council on Foreign Relations".
  3. ^ "Myanmar's junta brands rival government a terrorist group". Reuters. 8 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Hamas' Gaza chief begins regional tour, to meet Ahmadinejad, Gulf leaders". Al Arabiya News. 30 January 2012. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
  5. ^ Avnery, Uri (14 April 2011). "Israel Must Recognize Hamas' Government in Gaza". Haaretz.com. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Hamas delivers free meals to Gaza's poor". aljazeera.com. Archived from the original on 2019-10-19. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
  7. ^ Nasser, Afrah (18 December 2022). "'Republic of fear': A return to Yemen after 11 years". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  8. ^ "Libya parliament suspends rival eastern-based PM Bashagha". Al Jazeera. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  9. ^ "TRT Global - Sudan paramilitary leader Hemedti declares rival government".
  10. ^ "Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war".
  11. ^ "Mintoff shows off his 'non-aligned manhood' and threatens to break relations with Israel". archive.maltatoday.com.mt. 18 April 2010. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
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