Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Coverage of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Nexus archive.
- Sudan: Legal Expert Calls for Activating International Litigation Mechanisms to Hold Militia and Supporters Accountable
Legal expert Dr. Mohamed Al-Zain called for activating international litigation mechanisms to hold the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia and its supporters accountable for violations classified as war crimes and genocide since 15 April 2023. He emphasized uniting official, popular, and media efforts to advance international justice.
- Drone strikes rock Sudan's El-Obeid after army secures highway
Drone strikes attributed to paramilitary forces hit El-Obeid in Sudan following the army's recapture of the city's highway to Khartoum. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been gathering troops around El-Obeid for months, aiming to launch a large-scale assault.
- EU Targets Sudan’s War Chest with Ban on Gold Exports
The EU banned Sudanese gold exports and mining chemicals to cut off war financing for the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which earned $1.6 billion and $1 billion respectively from gold in 2024.
- Drones are making Sudan’s war even deadlier for civilians
Drones have become the leading cause of civilian deaths in Sudan's conflict, with at least 880 civilians killed between January and April. The war in Sudan has killed over 59,000 people and displaced some 13 million. Foreign-supplied drone technology is enabling the warring parties to expand strikes on densely populated areas.