Sudan's Rapid Support Forces
Coverage of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in the Nexus archive.
- Exclusive-Boeings identified in Reuters report carried weapons for Sudanese paramilitary, UN experts find
United Nations experts have found that Boeing 727s linked to a U.S. military contractor's business network transported mercenaries, weapons, and drones for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The draft U.N. report, set for publication in September, highlights the aircraft's role in supporting the RSF, which is accused of committing genocide in Sudan's Darfur region.
- Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El-Fasher
Amnesty International accuses Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia of committing ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity during its assault on El-Fasher amid the ongoing civil war with Sudan's military.
- U.S., U.K. Won’t Stop UAE’s Support to Sudan’s RSF by Tiptoeing Around It
The U.S. and U.K. are avoiding direct action against the UAE's support for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), despite evidence of UAE-backed military assistance. Unlike past sanctions against Rwanda for similar proxy support, the Trump administration has opted for symbolic measures, such as sanctioning UAE-based companies linked to RSF leaders, while refraining from addressing Emirati government ties to the conflict.