Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
Middle East
June 13, 2024
International criminal court investigating allegations of war crimes in Sudan
Reuters — The International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor is urgently investigating allegations of war crimes and crimes against humanity in…
‘Enlist or die’: Fear, looming famine and a deadly ultimatum swell the ranks of Sudan’s paramilitary forces
Features/Interviews
March 19, 2024
‘Enlist or die’: Fear, looming famine and a deadly ultimatum swell the ranks of Sudan’s paramilitary forces
CNN — In mid-December, the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) swept into Sudan’s central Al Jazira state, known as the…
Sudan’s rival leaders prepare for meeting that may end the civil war
Middle East
December 27, 2023
Sudan’s rival leaders prepare for meeting that may end the civil war
After nine months of civil war in Sudan, the chairman of the Sudanese ruling Sovereign Council and army commander Abdel…
New killings reported in Darfur on second day of Sudan ceasefire
Middle East
June 20, 2023
New killings reported in Darfur on second day of Sudan ceasefire
Killings and attacks on communities in Darfur by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias have been reported…
The Sudanese Army issues statement on evacuated Egyptian forces
Egypt
April 21, 2023
The Sudanese Army issues statement on evacuated Egyptian forces
The General Command of the Sudanese Armed Forces issued an explanatory statement, on Thursday. In its statement it confirmed that…
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces reassures Egypt that its citizens are safe
Egypt
April 16, 2023
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces reassures Egypt that its citizens are safe
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces issued a statement in which they assured the Egyptian people and leadership that Egyptian civilians in…
Sudanese paramilitary group claim control of Presidential Palace
Middle East
April 15, 2023
Sudanese paramilitary group claim control of Presidential Palace
CNN — The Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) say they have taken control of the Presidential Palace,…
Sudanese raped in crackdown wrestle with trauma a year later
Middle East
June 3, 2020
Sudanese raped in crackdown wrestle with trauma a year later
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — A year later, Samah still wakes up terrified during the night. She sees her rapists’ faces…
A new strongman in Sudan? Experts aren’t so sure
Middle East
August 6, 2019
A new strongman in Sudan? Experts aren’t so sure
CAIRO (AP) — When Sudan’s protest leaders signed a preliminary power-sharing agreement with the ruling military council in early July,…
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
Middle East
August 5, 2019
Sudan generals, protesters sign deal paving way for civilian rule
Sudan’s ruling generals and protest leaders signed a hard-won constitutional declaration on Sunday, paving the way for a transition to…