Sudan paramilitary leaders acquired £17.7m property portfolio in Dubai, investigation reveals
Summary
A US investigation found that leaders and family members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia involved in a deadly conflict, have bought luxury properties worth £17.7 million in Dubai. The RSF reportedly funds its activities partly by smuggling gold from Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) provides a base for their wealth and operations.Key Facts
- The RSF is a Sudanese militia led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti).
- The RSF and Sudanese armed forces are in conflict causing a large humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
- Hemedti’s family and people linked to him own over 20 luxury properties in Dubai, valued at £17.7 million.
- Much of their wealth is believed to come from gold smuggled out of Sudan, with Dubai as a key trading hub.
- The UAE supports the RSF with weapons and mercenaries, though it denies these claims.
- Some of the properties were bought by companies registered in the UAE and linked to the gold trade.
- Sanctioned individuals connected to the RSF also own high-value apartments in Dubai.
- The Dagalo family claims the properties were bought legally and denies wrongdoing.
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