Paramilitary

Sudan’s Shifting Political Landscape: A Closer Look In a move that has left many observers both intrigued and cautious, Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies signed a charter on Sunday that paves the way for establishing a parallel government. This development comes as Sudan’s army makes significant advances against rival groups—a twist in the ongoing conflict that raises numerous questions about the future of the nation. The signing ceremony was conducted behind closed doors in Nairobi,…

KHARTOUM - The United States Treasury Department recently slapped sanctions on a Sudanese paramilitary leader for allegedly perpetrating egregious human rights violations in West Darfur. Abdel Rahman Juma Barkalla, commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), is pointed out in a Treasury statement for spearheading activities rooted in ethnic violence, reportedly involving civilian targeting and conflict-related sexual assault. Just days prior, the United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on Barkalla amid the…