Rapid Support Forces

From 1955 to 2023: The many wars and conflicts fought in Sudan

Sudan, which has descended into chaos with fierce fighting between rival generals, has lived through multiple civil wars since winning independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956

When tanks meet Twitter: How Sudan's power struggle turned into a social media battlefield

Twitter and Facebook have quickly become critical sources of information for five million people trapped inside their homes in Sudan's capital as street fighting rages on. Since then, both opposing forces have issued ‘twisted facts’ in online media campaigns aimed at increasing the ‘state of fear’

After US, France begins 'rapid evacuation operation' in Sudan

A diplomatic source said that the Sudan armed forces and their rivals, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, had 'given guarantees of security' to allow the operation

Heavy gunfire in Sudan as Eid ceasefire calls ignored; at least 413 killed, says WHO

In defiance of calls from international powers for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire, Sudan's warring parties battled with heavy gunfire and explosions on Friday in capital Khartoum and elsewhere

Sleeping on the floor, no food, and more: How Sudanese struggle to survive amid heavy fighting

Residents have been pleading for a temporary ceasefire so they can stock up on supplies or relocate to safer areas. According to media reports, the two sides agreed to a 24-hour truce on Tuesday, but fighting continued in parts of the city

More pyramids than Egypt, 30-year rule of wanted war criminal and more: 5 things to know about Sudan

Sudan has a history of civil strife and coups. The vast east African country is also the world's largest producer of gum arabic, a key ingredient used in everything from soft drinks to chewing gum and pharmaceuticals, and it has more pyramids than Egypt

Heavy gunfire shatters 24 hour cease-fire, pushed by US, in Sudan

The regular army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) issued statements accusing each other of failing to respect the ceasefire. The army's high command said it would continue operations to secure the capital and other regions

Sudan fighting escalates: How hospitals and aid organisations are the latest targets

The death toll in Sudan has risen to at least 180, with about 1,800 others injured. Many hospitals were also reported to have been attacked on Monday during the third day of fighting

Sudan crisis: Who is ‘Hemedti’ and what are the Rapid Support Forces clashing with the military?

Violence has broken out in Sudan between the military and the feared Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The paramilitary is led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as ‘Hemedti’. As he seeks more legitimacy, he is up against General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the de facto head of state and his boss

Sudan military attack on paramilitary base kills 97, leaves 600 wounded

The Sudanese air force told people to stay indoors while it conducted what it called an aerial survey of RSF activity, and a holiday was declared in Khartoum state for Sunday, closing schools, banks and government offices