Why Sudan’s RSF chose this parallel government ahead of peace talks The RSF-backed parallel government could complicate peace talks and cement a de facto partition in Sudan, say analysts. Al Jazeera · Jul 28, 2025
RSF paramilitary-led coalition forms parallel government in war-torn Sudan As violence and rights abuses rage on, the coalition pledges to pursue a ‘secular, democratic’ and decentralised Sudan. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025
Sudan’s competing authorities are beholden to militia leaders, say analysts Both the army-backed government and RSF-backed alliance are increasingly rewarding loyal armed groups on the ground. Al Jazeera · Jul 23, 2025
Sudan paramilitary declares rival government two years into civil war Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces declares rival authority in areas under its control. Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2025
USAID: the human cost of Donald Trump’s aid freeze for a war-torn part of Sudan The day of Donald Trump’s second inauguration, his incoming administration abruptly paused the work of USAID, while also claiming that it would preserve USAID’s “lifesaving and strategic aid programming”. These dramatic, overnight cuts were an unprecedented – and deadly – experiment in relation to aid spending which will have a… The Conversation · Apr 10, 2025
Sudan’s army retakes presidential palace in Khartoum, strikes blow to RSF Sudan’s army has retaken the palace in a key symbolic victory, according to civilians and experts. Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025
Peacemaker or peacebreaker? Why Kenya’s good neighbour reputation is marred Analysts say President Ruto’s friendliness with regional rebel groups positions Kenya as a country that ‘takes sides’. Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2025
UN Security Council sanctions two generals from Sudan’s paramilitary RSF Paramilitary group’s head of operations and West Darfur commander have been slapped with travel bans and asset freezes. Al Jazeera · Nov 9, 2024
Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of involvement in air strikes on its forces Egypt denies the allegations by the paramilitary group’s leader and says its military is not involved in the conflict. Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024
Sudan army absent as talks aimed at ending civil war begin in Switzerland Army leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s about-face on joining talks dampens hopes they will lead to end of 16-month war. Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2024
US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2024
After a year of war in Sudan, what is the situation now? Peacemaking efforts and attempts at ceasefire have all collapsed since fighting broke out in Khartoum last year. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2024
ICC accuses Sudan and rebels of Darfur war crimes Karim Khan moving ahead with investigation into atrocities committed in latest flare-up in 20-year conflict. Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2024
Sudan’s Hemedti embraced abroad as he terrorises civilians at home Paramilitary leader welcomed on Africa tour while Sudanese civilians accuse his fighters of atrocities. Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2024 Sudan’s feared paramilitary leader signals ambition to rule the country Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagalo goes on an African tour to secure regional support and political legitimacy.
Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023 Leader of Sudan’s RSF visits Ethiopia in rare foreign trip as war rages Trip by paramilitary group’s leader comes a week after his forces captured North African nation’s second largest city.
Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2023 Why are Sudan’s warring factions meeting in Jeddah? Talks convened by international parties have previously collapsed, making some sceptical about imminent peace in Sudan.
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2023 Analysis: Can Sudan’s civilian leaders save their country from collapse? Civilian forces were central to the movement that overthrew former President Omar al-Bashir, but are now marginalised.
Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023 Sudan’s armed rivals fight on another front, international legitimacy The RSF’s bid for political legitimacy in Sudan takes a hit as US sanctions cripple its quest.
Al Jazeera · Sep 6, 2023 US imposes sanctions on leaders in Sudan’s RSF over ‘extensive’ abuses Washington accuses paramilitary group’s deputy commander and top general in West Darfur of human rights violations.
Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023 ‘Political ploy’: Activists, experts rubbish RSF’s Sudan peace proposal The paramilitary force, accused of atrocities during four months of fighting, released its peace plan on Sunday.
Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023 Sudan’s RSF floats ‘peace plan’ as army chief says no deal with ‘traitors’ The RSF’s proposals for ethnic diversity come amid widespread reports of ethnic cleansing and sexual violence in Darfur.
Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2023 Sudan’s military leader accuses rival of committing war crimes Abdel Fattah al-Burhan makes the accusation as fighting rages in Sudan, particularly in Khartoum and Darfur.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023 The RSF are out to finish the genocide in Darfur they began as the Janjaweed. We cannot stand by Peace between Hemedti’s RSF and Sudan’s army will not end war crimes. As UN security council president, Britain must act
Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023 100 days of conflict in Sudan: A timeline Despite ceasefire attempts and diplomatic efforts, the fighting between the army and the RSF in Sudan continues to rage.