Rapid Support Forces - Wikipedia
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF; Arabic: قوات الدعم السريع, romanized: Quwwāt ad-daʿm as-sarīʿ) is a paramilitary force formerly operated by the government of Sudan. The RSF grew out of, and is primarily composed of, the Janjaweed militias which previously fought on …
Who is fighting in Sudan? | Reuters
Apr 13, 2023 · April 15 (Reuters) - Here are some facts about Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group which have been fighting each other for a year, devastating their...
Sudan unrest: What are the Rapid Support Forces? - Al Jazeera
Apr 16, 2023 · Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group are engaged in fierce fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country, raising fears of a civil war.
A Commander’s Defection Sparks Revenge Killings, Rapes and a …
9 hours ago · The paramilitary-turned-rebel Rapid Support Forces have raided villages and towns in Gezira state, displacing more than 135,000 people. The line of flashlights stretched to the horizon, casting a ...
RSF’s Battle Successes in Sudan: The Consequences of …
Jan 10, 2024 · The Rapid Support Forces: Lacking a Clear Leadership Structure, but Fighting with a Clear Vision. Contrary to the Sudanese military’s stagnation and clumsy approach to the war, the RSF has been able to adapt and create dynamic strategies in order to forge alliances with local and international actors.
Sudan crisis: The ruthless mercenaries who run the country for gold - BBC
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been accused of widespread abuses in Sudan, including the 3 June 2019 massacre in which more than 120 people were reportedly killed, with many of the dead...
Who Are Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces? - The New York Times
Apr 17, 2023 · The R.S.F. fought on behalf of the Sudanese Army, until its outgrown influence and the ambitions of its leader, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan, put the two sides in direct confrontation. Here is a look...
Sudan created a paramilitary force to destroy government threats …
Apr 19, 2023 · Who are the Rapid Support Forces and how did they get to be so powerful? Known as al-Quwat al-Da’m al-Sari’ in Arabic, the paramilitary force was created in 2013 by the government of...
Sudan: UN experts condemn campaign of violence against …
1 day ago · GENEVA – UN experts* have condemned today the sharp rise in violence against civilians in Sudan, as the humanitarian situation precipitated by the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) reaches catastrophic levels.“An unprecedented 11 million people, over half of them children, are now internally displaced amidst a conflict characterised by ...
Sudan crisis escalates as attacks in Al Jazirah spark mass …
4 days ago · 1 November 2024 Peace and Security. UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, as new reports reveal over 135,000 civilians were displaced in just 10 days. “The Secretary General is appalled by the large numbers of civilians being killed ...