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2026-07-10 02:09:58 UTC

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Rapid Support Forces org

first seen 40d ago · last seen 5h ago · 167 mentions · 18 clusters · 39 corroborations
aliases: RSF

Corroborated stories featuring this entity · 42

2 corroborated · 3h ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwguardianhindujurist.orgnypostscmp · 18 events

Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.

Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their campaign to seize El Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
africachinaturkeywestern
The United Nations fact‑finding mission concluded that the Rapid Support Forces' systematic campaign of violence in Darfur, including mass killings, gang rapes, abductions and forced starvation, amounts to genocide.
otherwestern
3 corroborated · 4h ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24guardianhindunews.un.orgpresstv · 43 events

Drone strikes in Sudan have increased sharply or expanded in 2026.

Drone strikes in Sudan have increased sharply or expanded in 2026.
otherqatarwestern
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed by drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.
qatarwestern
1 corroborated · 21h ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaallafricagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher).

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher).
gulfother
5 corroborated · 21h ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaallafricaarabnews.pkpapers.com.ngscrippsnews.comsudanindependent.netthedefensepost.com · 12 events

The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.

The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
gulfother
The retaking of Kulbus was described as the biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur since the fall of al‑Fashir (or El‑Fasher) last year.
gulfother
0 corroborated · 1d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaallafricagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its campaign to seize al‑Fashir between 2024 and 2025.

2 corroborated · 1d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24guardianhindunews.un.orgpresstv · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
qatarwestern
There has been a sharp increase in the use of drone warfare in Sudan in 2026.
western
5 corroborated · 2d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwguardianhindujurist.orgscmp · 18 events

Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher (or Al Fasher) in Sudan.

Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher (or Al Fasher) in Sudan.
africachinaotherqatarturkeywestern
Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan (including El‑Fasher).
africachinaindiaqatarturkeywestern
0 corroborated · 2d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaallafricagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) in 2024‑2025.

2 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24guardiannews.un.orgpresstv · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
qatarwestern
Drone use in Sudan is expanding.
qatarwestern
3 corroborated · 3d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaaljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwgdeltgenevasolutions.news · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned of imminent RSF escalation and possible large‑scale atrocities in al‑Obeid.

Dozens of countries warned of imminent RSF escalation and possible large‑scale atrocities in al‑Obeid.
mideast_indqatar
The UN Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on paramilitary forces surrounding el‑Obeid to halt their advance.
turkeywestern
3 corroborated · 4d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaarabnews.pkenglish.aawsat.compapers.com.ngthedefensepost.comtrtafrika.com · 12 events

The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.

The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border.
gulfother
The Joint Forces said their fighters had taken “full control” of Kulbus after “decisive battles,” claiming to have inflicted heavy losses on RSF units and seized vehicles and weapons.
gulfother
3 corroborated · 5d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24guardiannews.un.org · 43 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out drone attacks in Sudan.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have carried out drone attacks in Sudan.
africaotherturkeywestern
More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone strikes in 2026.
qatarwestern
3 corroborated · 5d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaallafricagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during its assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher in North Darfur between 2024 and 2025.
gulfother
U.N. experts or a U.N. independent fact‑finding mission said the October 2025 assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher bore the “hallmarks of genocide.”
gulfother
4 corroborated · 5d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwguardianhinduscmp · 18 events

Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in El‑Fasher, Sudan.

Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing in El‑Fasher, Sudan.
africachinaindiaturkeywestern
Amnesty International says the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity in El‑Fasher, Sudan.
africachinaturkeywestern
0 corroborated · 5d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

Amnesty International interviewed 247 victims or witnesses between early 2024 and October 2025 in North Darfur.

0 corroborated · 6d ago · cluster ↗ · premiumtimesradiofree.org · 8 events

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3 corroborated · 6d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyagdeltnai.uu.se · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher between 2024 and 2025.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher between 2024 and 2025.
gulfother
U.N. experts or a UN independent fact‑finding mission said the October 2025 assault on al‑Fashir/el‑Fasher bore the “hallmarks of genocide.”
gulfother
2 corroborated · 6d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyagdeltoperationbrokensilence.org · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.
gulfother
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed ethnic cleansing during its attack on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) between 2024 and 2025.
gulfother
4 corroborated · 6d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwgdeltgenevasolutions.news · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned that a possible RSF escalation in al‑Obeid could lead to large‑scale atrocities.

Dozens of countries warned that a possible RSF escalation in al‑Obeid could lead to large‑scale atrocities.
mideast_indqatar
The United Nations Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on paramilitary forces surrounding El Obeid to halt their advance.
turkeywestern
3 corroborated · 8d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwgdeltgenevasolutions.news · 39 events

Western countries warned of imminent RSF escalation in al‑Obeid that could result in large‑scale atrocities.

Western countries warned of imminent RSF escalation in al‑Obeid that could result in large‑scale atrocities.
africamideast_indqatar
The United Nations Security Council warned of an imminent risk of mass atrocities in Sudan and called on the paramilitary RSF to refrain from attacking El‑Obeid.
turkeywestern
0 corroborated · 8d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyagdeltoperationbrokensilence.org · 38 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during their assault on al‑Fashir (el‑Fasher) city.

1 corroborated · 8d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyagdeltoperationbrokensilence.org · 38 events

Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al-Fashir (el-Fasher).

Amnesty International reported that the Rapid Support Forces committed crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing during the assault on al-Fashir (el-Fasher).
gulfother
1 corroborated · 8d ago · cluster ↗ · alarabiyaoperationbrokensilence.org · 38 events

A war between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023.

A war between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) began in April 2023.
gulfother
1 corroborated · 8d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaallafrica.comalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwgdelt · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned of an imminent escalation by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in al‑Obeid, potentially leading to large‑scale atrocities.

Dozens of countries warned of an imminent escalation by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in al‑Obeid, potentially leading to large‑scale atrocities.
africamideast_indqatar
5 corroborated · 9d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwgdeltsrnnews.com · 39 events

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are described as a paramilitary group.

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are described as a paramilitary group.
mideast_indotherturkeywestern
Dozens of countries, including Britain, France, Germany, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and Norway, raised concerns at the U.N. Human Rights Council regarding an imminent RSF escalation in al-Obeid.
mideast_indother
2 corroborated · 11d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24news.un.org · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
qatarwestern
The United Nations has condemned an increase in drone attacks in Sudan.
western
2 corroborated · 18d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydailysabahdwsrnnews.com · 39 events

Western countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.

Western countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
mideast_indother
The U.N. Security Council warned of an 'imminent risk of mass atrocities' in Sudan.
turkeywestern
2 corroborated · 18d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskydwsrnnews.com · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
mideast_indother
The United Nations warned of grave rights violations and the risk of serious international crimes in North Kordofan amid an imminent offensive against El Obeid.
africaqatar
1 corroborated · 19d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwfrance24okayafrica.com · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan since the beginning of 2026.
otherqatarwestern
1 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskysrnnews.com · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
mideast_indother
6 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricaalmonitorblueskycfr.orgglobalbankingandfinance.comnews.un.orgsrnnews.com · 39 events

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.

Dozens of countries warned at the U.N. Human Rights Council that Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces could imminently escalate an assault on the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, possibly resulting in large-scale atrocities.
mideast_indotherqatar
The UN's top human rights official warned that an imminent offensive against El Obeid, the capital of Sudan's North Kordofan state, carries the risk of serious international crimes and threatens to deepen an already catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
africaother
2 corroborated · 21d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwokayafrica.com · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in drone strikes in Sudan in 2026.
otherqatarwestern
Drone attacks killed at least 18 civilians in North Kordofan between 6 and 8 June 2026.
africa
3 corroborated · 22d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comapnews.comcpj.orgpremiumtimesradiofree.orgthenigerianvoice.com · 8 events

Abdrahamane Keïta was arrested on charges of 'undermining national unity and the credibility of the State' and 'dissemination of false and misleading information'.

Abdrahamane Keïta was arrested on charges of 'undermining national unity and the credibility of the State' and 'dissemination of false and misleading information'.
other
Chahana Takiou was arrested for speaking out about the misuse of the cybercrime law against the press.
other
6 corroborated · 22d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comapnews.comcpj.orgpremiumtimesradiofree.orgthenigerianvoice.com · 8 events

In Mali, two journalists, Abdrahamane Keïta and Chahana Takiou, were arrested under the cybercrime law for criticizing the military government.

In Mali, two journalists, Abdrahamane Keïta and Chahana Takiou, were arrested under the cybercrime law for criticizing the military government.
nigeriaother
The cybercrime unit in Mali was set up in 2022 and given the power to use eight legal texts to prosecute online offenses.
other
1 corroborated · 22d ago · cluster ↗ · allafricaallafrica.combluesky · 16 events

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
africaother
6 corroborated · 22d ago · cluster ↗ · allafricaallafrica.comblueskylegalactionworldwide.orgnewindianexpress.comtheonlinekenyan.com · 16 events

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
africaother
The complaint was submitted to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Nairobi.
other
5 corroborated · 22d ago · cluster ↗ · allafricaallafrica.comblueskycfr.orglegalactionworldwide.orgtheonlinekenyan.com · 16 events

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.

A criminal complaint has been filed in Nairobi seeking the prosecution of members of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity.
africaother
The complaint was filed on 9 June 2026 with Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Nairobi.
other
3 corroborated 3 contested · 24d ago · cluster ↗ · abc_aualjazeeraallafricabbcblueskydailysabahdwtvdelmarva.com · 43 events

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone attacks in 2026.

More than 1,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan by drone attacks in 2026.
qatarwestern
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are blamed for drone strikes in North Kordofan.
otherturkey
1 corroborated 4 contested · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · aljazeeraallafricabbcblueskytvdelmarva.com · 43 events

Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 in North Kordofan killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.

Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 in North Kordofan killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
africa
5 corroborated 2 contested · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comaljazeeraallafricaapnews.combbcblueskygreenwichtime.comtvdelmarva.com · 43 events

Drone attacks carried out between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.

Drone attacks carried out between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
africa
Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
other
6 corroborated 3 contested · 28d ago · cluster ↗ · abcnews.comaljazeeraallafricabbcblueskycfr.orggreenwichtime.com · 43 events

Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.

Drone attacks between 6 and 8 June 2026 across North Kordofan State killed at least 18 civilians and left dozens more wounded.
africa
Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens.
other
0 corroborated 1 contested · 36d ago · cluster ↗ · allafricabluesky · 43 events

Drone attacks killed 12 people and injured dozens in a market in Kabum city, South Darfur State.

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