Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
Summary
A Sudanese court sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide related to violence in West Darfur. The court also convicted 15 other RSF leaders in absentia for attacks on civilians and destruction of property during fighting in 2023.Key Facts
- Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, leads the paramilitary RSF in Sudan.
- He and 15 other RSF senior members were sentenced to death by a court in Port Sudan.
- Charges include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide in West Darfur.
- The court found them guilty of attacks on civilians, killing the West Darfur governor, looting, and targeting schools and neighborhoods.
- Dagalo’s brothers and top commanders were among those sentenced.
- The court ordered the confiscation of RSF assets and requested international arrest notices.
- The RSF controls large parts of western Sudan and its leaders are not in custody.
- The conflict began in April 2023 with a power struggle between the Sudanese army and RSF, causing over 150,000 deaths and many displaced people.
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