Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is a Sudanese general who leads the Rapid Support Forces, a powerful paramilitary group in Sudan. He is best known for commanding the RSF, a force that grew from the Janjaweed and has played a pivotal role in Darfur as well as in Sudan's recent power struggles, including the 2023 coup and clashes with the army. He remains relevant in current news due to his central role in Sudan's ongoing conflict and negotiations, shaping ceasefire efforts, humanitarian access, and regional stability.
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UN says 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher as RSF siege continues
UN investigators say RSF siege in El-Fasher bears hallmarks of genocide. The findings heighten international scrutiny as the humanitarian crisis in Darfur worsens.
Sudan's civil war reaches its fourth year with worsening humanitarian crisis
Sudan's ongoing civil conflict has entered its fourth year, continuing to devastate the population with mass displacement and famine. Despite international efforts to aid and broker peace, violence persists, highlighting the urgent need for a sustainable resolution.