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Sudanese paramilitary force
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a Sudanese paramilitary force formerly operated by the Sudanese government. They originated as auxiliary force militias
Rapid_Support_Forces
Topics referred to by the same term
RSF is commonly abbreviated for the Rapid Support Forces, a Sudanese paramilitary force and rebel group in the ongoing civil war in Sudan. RSF may also
RSF
International organisation for freedom of the press
Reporters Without Borders (French: Reporters sans frontières; RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization headquartered in Paris
Reporters_Without_Borders
the rival Government of Peace and Unity led by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, commanded by General Hemedti (Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo
Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Parallel government in Sudan
2025 to administer areas of Sudan controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups during the Sudanese Civil War, in opposition to the internationally
Government_of_Peace_and_Unity
Quasi-state in Sudan
the RSF and the SAF began to escalate in February 2023, as the RSF began to recruit members across Sudan. Throughout February and early March, the RSF built
Territory of the Rapid Support Forces
Territory_of_the_Rapid_Support_Forces
Massacre of civilians in Sudan since 2025
events are ongoing. The massacre was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group after they captured the city, which was the last Sudanese
El_Fasher_massacre
Ongoing genocide of non-Arabs in Sudan
killings of non-Arabs in Darfur carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies during the Sudanese civil war. The genocide has been recognized
Darfur genocide (2023–present)
Darfur_genocide_(2023–present)
Ongoing military offensive in Sudan
Kordofan and West Kordofan. The campaign began on 15 April 2023, when the RSF claimed to have taken control of the airport in El Obeid, happening on the
Kordofan campaign (2023–present)
Kordofan_campaign_(2023–present)
Sudanese military commander and war criminal
of El Fasher, is a Sudanese military officer in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and convicted war criminal who became infamous for posting videos of himself
Abu_Lulu
Leader of the Rapid Support Forces (born c. 1974)
politician who serves as the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is involved in the Sudanese civil war against the Sudanese Armed
Hemedti
Major battle of the Sudanese Civil War
Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), as part of the civil war. The battle began on 15 April 2023, after the RSF captured Khartoum
Battle of Khartoum (2023–2025)
Battle_of_Khartoum_(2023–2025)
Irish republican political party
Republican Sinn Féin or RSF (Irish: Sinn Féin Poblachtach) is an Irish republican political party in Ireland. The party took its present form in 1986
Republican_Sinn_Féin
Military offensive in Sudan
was captured by the RSF, street battles continued throughout Khartoum and the neighboring cities of Omdurman and Bahri. The RSF also captured the presidential
Darfur campaign (2023–present)
Darfur_campaign_(2023–present)
killed in a drone strike on a meeting of RSF and allied commanders in Damrat al-Firdous, Central Darfur. The RSF carried out drone strikes on El-Obeid and
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2026)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2026)
Ongoing military campaign in Sudan
On 15 April 2023, conflict broke out between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Sight of conflict has been in central
2026_Blue_Nile_campaign
Military engagement in Sudan (2024–2025)
Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as part of the Sudanese civil war. It was preceded by a series of battles for control between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed
Siege_of_El_Fasher
Reporters Without Borders assessment of countries' press freedom
ranking of 180 countries compiled and published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002 based upon the assessment of the non-governmental organization
World_Press_Freedom_Index
Sudanese military officer, former warlord and Janjaweed mercenary
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary organisation in Sudan. His political influence grew as he became the RSF's deputy leader in 2018, establishing
Abdul_Rahim_Dagalo
Battle during the Third Sudanese civil war
On 15 April 2023, conflict broke out between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Sight of conflict has been across
Battle_of_El_Geteina
Battle during the War in Sudan
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The initial battle ended with the RSF capturing the town on 19 December 2023. The Sudanese
Battle_of_Wad_Madani
Ongoing battle in the 2023–present Sudan conflict
also opposed the SPLM-N's alliance with the Rapid Support Forces and the RSF's alleged use of Otoro areas for mining and recruitment during the ongoing
2026_Kauda_clashes
Siege in the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
(RSF) captured the El Obeid airport from the Sudanese Army contingent in the city. Throughout April and May, the Sudanese Army repelled several RSF assaults
Siege_of_El_Obeid
2026 Sudanese civil war battle
Kordofan, during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) from the RSF by the SAF, before the RSF seized control of the town again after 10 days of its recapture
Battle_of_Barah
Military occupation of the Khartoum International Airport during the War in Sudan
(RSF) occupied the Khartoum International Airport, Sudan's most important airport, during the War in Sudan as part of the Battle of Khartoum. The RSF forces
Rapid Support Forces occupation of the Khartoum International Airport
Rapid_Support_Forces_occupation_of_the_Khartoum_International_Airport
Turkey, Russia, Iran and Egypt. While its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has received major funding from countries like the United Arab Emirates
Foreign involvement in the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Foreign_involvement_in_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Major battles and massacres of the Darfur campaign of the Sudanese civil war
of West Darfur in Sudan, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against Masalit self-defense militias and the Sudanese
Battle_of_Geneina
2024 military siege of Babanusa, Sudan
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 22 January 2024 near Babanusa. On 1 December 2025, RSF took control of the city after
Siege_of_Babanusa
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary in Sudan, have been implicated numerous atrocities committed in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum since
Rapid Support Forces atrocities in Khartoum
Rapid_Support_Forces_atrocities_in_Khartoum
Rapid Support Forces Incursion in Raja". Sudan Tribune. 5 September 2024. "RSF presence in Raja, South Sudan". Ayin network - شبكة عاين. 4 October 2024
List of engagements during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
List_of_engagements_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with the RSF being singled out by Human Rights Watch, and the United Kingdom and
War crimes in the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
War_crimes_in_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
2025 aircraft occurrence in Sudan
suspicions of carrying military weapons and supplies to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sources initially stated that 20 or 90 occupants on board the aircraft
2025 Nyala Boeing 737 incident
2025_Nyala_Boeing_737_incident
Synthesizer
The RSF Kobol is a French monophonic synthesizer released in 1978, described by some as "the French Minimoog". It could process external sounds through
RSF_Kobol
Massacre during the Sudanese civil war (2023-present)
The Barah massacre refers to the RSF attacks on the villages near Barah in May 2026 as part of the aftermath of the fall of the city in March. On 28 May
Barah_massacre
Battle during the 2023 Sudan conflict
of South Darfur in Sudan, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces during the ongoing Darfur campaign. The first
Battle_of_Nyala
Sudanese major general (born 1966)
general working for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As of November 2024 he is the head of operations of the RSF. Mohamed was born on 1 January 1966 in Kadiqali
Osman_Mohamed_Hamid_Mohamed
Former Governor of West Darfur killed by the RSF (1964-2023)
that the alleged assailants were reportedly associated with the RSF. On 14 June, an RSF shelling of the El Jamarik neighborhood killed seventeen civilians
Khamis_Abakar
Sudanese soldier
and senior commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He serves as the RSF commander in East Darfur, Sudan, and faced accusations of grave
Abdul_Rahman_Jumma
Sudanese military leader (died 2024)
Sudanese military officer and paramilitary leader in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He was accused of leading military operations that caused significant human
Ali_Yaqoub_Gibril
Political party in Government of Peace and Unity (de facto)
Forces (SAF) led by al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) broke out in April 2023. As Chairman
Sudan_Founding_Alliance
Military offensive during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) waged a major offensive against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sennar State, resulting in widespread violence
Sennar_offensive
the RSF, who launched an offensive to seize the town and the SAF, in the strategic town of En Nahud in West Kordofan region. The battle ended RSF's victory
Battle_of_En_Nahud
2024 battle in Sudan
the RSF taking full control of the city by June 20, forcing the SAF units stationed there to retreat to Babanusa. The battle also allowed the RSF to take
Capture_of_Al-Fulah
Battle in Sudan
the RSF in the city began on December 28, 2024. The JDF claimed to have destroyed 3 RSF vehicles in attacks in Drei Shaqi and Jabal Issa, as the RSF was
Battle_of_Al_Maliha
Former IDP camp in Sudan
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) repeatedly attacked Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps, leading to a massacre. On 13 April 2025, the RSF seized control of the camp
Zamzam_camp
Territory under the control of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North
which had occupied the area since 2011. On the 3 February 2026 both the RSF and SPLM-N (al-Hilu) seized the towns of Deim Mansour, Bashir Nuqu and Khor
New_Sudan_(territory)
Battle in Sudan
Sudanese Armed Forces successfully defended and recaptured Dilling from the RSF. Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North attacked and sieged Dilling from
Battle_of_Dilling
Sudanese Islamist militia
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The organization is currently fighting with the SAF on the Khartoum front lines against the RSF and has consequently gained
Al-Bara'_ibn_Malik_Battalion
2023 battle in Sudan
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the city of Merowe and its airport, and began with the RSF taking over 200 Egyptian
Battle_of_Merowe_Airport
2024 massacre of villagers by the Rapid Support Forces
Support Forces (RSF) on 15 August 2024, which killed at least 108 people, including at least 24 women and children. In late June 2024, RSF troops were able
Galgani_massacre
2024 battle in Jebel Moya, Sennar State, Sudan
during the Sudanese civil war. It saw the area be initially taken over by the RSF in June 2024 for around 3 months before it was recaptured by SAF in October
Battle_of_Jebel_Moya
Academic journal
RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences is a triannual peer-reviewed open-access academic journal covering social science. It
RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences
RSF:_The_Russell_Sage_Foundation_Journal_of_the_Social_Sciences
2024 massacre of villagers by the Rapid Support Forces
Forces (RSF) attacked the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state twice, killing at least 100 civilians. The massacre followed after the RSF besieging
Wad_An_Nora_massacre
American rapper (born 1983)
would not perform in the country until it "stops arming and funding the RSF". He also mentioned having no judgement of the artists continuing to perform
Macklemore
2026 battle in Sudan
strategic town of Kurmuk. The town is taken by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The battle ended with the Rapid Support Forces recapturing the third biggest
Battle_of_Kurmuk
Ongoing genocide in West Darfur, Sudan
the Masalit people in West Darfur carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies as part of the Darfur genocide. The genocide has been recognized
Masalit_genocide
Border Guard in Sudan
Forces to the RSF. Following the refusal clashes took place between the RSF and the BIB near the Sudan-Egypt-Libya border. In late 2017 RSF killed 17 of
Border Intelligence Brigade (Sudan)
Border_Intelligence_Brigade_(Sudan)
Sudanese politician
political adviser to Hemedti, commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), from 2021 until his dismissal in July 2024. Ismaeil was born in Darfur
Yousif_Ibrahim_Ismaeil
Kordofan. 26 January – The SAF breaks the RSF siege of Dalang, South Kordofan. 3 February – The SAF breaks the RSF siege of Kadugli in South Kordofan, reopening
2026_in_Sudan
Sudanese military officer
brigadier general and part of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He has served as commander of the RSF in West Darfur. Hassan is a member of the Rizeigat tribe
Idriss_Hassan
Battle in Sudan
surrounding area along the Libya–Sudan border. The battle ended with the RSF and allied forces taking full control of the "Triangle" border region. The
Battle_of_Gabal_El_Uweinat
City in Western Sudan
before falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October 2025. Shortly after the city's capture by the RSF, an estimated 60,000–68,000 civilians were
El_Fasher
Sudanese army officer (born 1962)
few small areas, while accusing media linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of spreading misinformation. He thanked Saudi Arabia and the United States
Yasser_al-Atta
Sudanese general
military officer who served as a founding member of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) until he defected to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in April 2026. Al-Qubba
Al-Nour_al-Qubba
Leader of a faction of the Sudan Liberation Movement
supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Before the 2023 Sudan conflict, he launched a community reconciliation
Mustafa_Tambour
Battle during the Darfur campaign of the War in Sudan
leader, with the aid of the RSF. However, by early 2023, tensions grew between Hemedti and Burhan over the integration of the RSF into the Sudanese Army,
Battle_of_Kutum
Event in Darfur during the Sudanese civil war
down over the Darfur region of western Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the Sudanese civil war. All five people aboard were killed. The aircraft
2024 Darfur Ilyushin Il-76 shootdown
2024_Darfur_Ilyushin_Il-76_shootdown
Peacekeeping force in Sudan
mediate a peace between the army and the Rapid Support Force (RSF). On 23 May 2023, the RSF ambushed a convoy of the Joint Force in West Darfur, killing
Darfur_Joint_Protection_Force
Major offensive of the Sudanese civil war
areas of Bahri (also known as Khartoum North) from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the ongoing Sudanese civil war. The offensive operated in conjunction
2024–2025_Bahri_offensive
SAF. The RSF attacked the town of Barah, North Kordofan and plundered the University of Gezira in Wad Madani. The SAF launched airstrikes on RSF positions
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2024)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2024)
of the war, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The number of allied militias active in the conflict is estimated to be
List of belligerents during the Sudanese Civil War (2023–present)
List_of_belligerents_during_the_Sudanese_Civil_War_(2023–present)
Combined military forces of Sudan
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain in armed conflict against one another in the ongoing civil war in Sudan. In 2016–2017, the RSF had 40,000 members participating
Sudanese_Armed_Forces
Retaliatory civilian massacres by the RSF
least thirty Sudanese villages in Gezira State by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) starting on 20 October 2024, which killed thousands of people. Impacted
2024 eastern Gezira State massacres
2024_eastern_Gezira_State_massacres
Chinese surface-to-air missile system
confirming the FK-2000 was deployed with RSF. In November 2025, a Sudanese military IL-76 was shot down by the RSF FK-2000. In February 2026, Sudanese military
FK-2000
RSF to surrender to the JDF or the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The SAF claimed that RSF brigadier general Ibrahim Delib was killed along with 32 RSF
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2025)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2025)
Armed group in the current Sudanese civil war
August 2023 it stopped co-operation and defected to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). SSF took part in the First battle of Wad Manadi. The group was reportedly
Sudan_Shield_Forces
Forces (RSF) launched attacks on multiple Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) bases across the country, including in the capital Khartoum. At 12:00 (CAT), RSF forces
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2023)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023)
Political party and militant organisation in Sudan
government and is engaged in fighting the SAF-opposed Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The SPLM–N was founded by the organizations of the predominantly South
Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North
Sudan_People's_Liberation_Movement–North
2025 civilian attacks during Sudanese civil war
During the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continuously shelled and attacked refugee camps near el Fasher in Sudan,
Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camp massacres
Zamzam_and_Abu_Shouk_refugee_camp_massacres
Private battalion
Colombian Armed Forces personnel fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing Sudanese civil war. It consists of four companies comprising
Desert_Wolves
Siege of Kadugli, South Kordofan State, Sudan
Support Forces (RSF). Most of the RSF troops in South Kordofan State retreated without a fight, however, allowing the SAF to occupy the former RSF camp in Kadugli
Battle_of_Kadugli
Anti-award attributed to those having a negative effect on press freedom
ph. "RSF unveils 20/2020 list of press freedom's digital predators". 12 March 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021. "2025 Press Freedom Predators". RSF. 2 November
Press_freedom_predator
April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). South Kordofan State has been the scene of intermittent fighting since
Mass_graves_in_Sudan
Arab militia of western Sudan and eastern Chad
commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the leader of the RSF, Hemedti. On 15 April 2023, clashes between RSF and army forces erupted across the country. By the
Janjaweed
Ongoing conflict since 2014
drone strikes and a ground operation directed against the Wagner-backed RSF near Khartoum on 8 September. Kyrylo Budanov, chief of the Main Directorate
Russo-Ukrainian_war
French Catholic sports movement
The Rayon Sportif Féminin (RSF, Female Sports Division) was a former Catholic sports movement exclusively for young girls. It was initiated in Paris in
Rayon_Sportif_Féminin
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2023. "RSF files complaint with ICC for war crimes against journalists in Palestine
Gaza_war
War crime in Sudan in 2025
massive amounts of shelling allegedly perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) affected a market in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman. The War in Sudan
2025_Omdurman_market_attack
War crimes in Sudan
Support Forces (RSF) across Sudan, resulting in a significant increase in the number of civilian deaths in the war. Civilian areas and RSF-held positions
October_2024_Sudan_airstrikes
Country in West Asia
from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2016. "Iran". RSF. 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026. Williams, Stuart. (October 2008). "DRINKING"
Iran
Village in Sudan
Tambul. The RSF killed at least eight people in Zurqa during the October 2024 eastern Gezira State massacres. SudanTribune (2024-10-24). "RSF kill 49 in
Zurqa
2019 massacre in Sudan
North Kordofan state, when soldiers belonging to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) dispersed the protests violently. The Sudanese revolution started in 2018
2019_El_Obeid_massacre
International Charter of the duties and rights of journalists
journalist' unions. 1985 the globally working RSF (Reporters Without Borders) organization was established. RSF amended the obligation list from 10 to 11
Munich_Charter
Current calendar year
airport, strategic sites as RSF escalates aerial attacks - Sudan Tribune Drone strikes hit Khartoum airport, strategic sites as RSF escalates aerial attacks"
2026
Military unit
Special Force (RSF) is a Sri Lanka Air Force elite special force unit, which is part of the SLAF Regiment. It was raised in 2006. The RSF Wing is an independent
Regiment_Special_Force
Darfuri rebel group
RSF personnel from Darfur. On March 24, 2024, Minawi announced that the 1,500 SLM fighters would join the Sudanese Armed Forces in fighting the RSF in
Sudan Liberation Movement/Army
Sudan_Liberation_Movement/Army
Neighbourhood in Sudan
(RSF) ordered residents of Al-Ashra neighborhood in Khartoum’s Al Sahafah district to leave their homes after they refused to cooperate with the RSF.
Al-Ashra
Place in West Darfur, Sudan
has been subjected to attacks and violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied gunmen during the ongoing conflict in the region. Sirba has been
Sirba,_West_Darfur
Cultural heritage site destruction during the Sudanese civil war
the National Museum of Sudan which was looted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Artefacts have been trafficked outside of the country. Since the civil
Destruction of cultural heritage during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Destruction_of_cultural_heritage_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Bilateral relations
the RSF. The UAE condemned the attack as a violation of diplomatic immunity, prompting the Sudanese military to accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF. That
Sudan–United Arab Emirates relations
Sudan–United_Arab_Emirates_relations
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