Rapid Support Forces News - Latest Updates & Headlines
UN officials concerned over escalating Sudan war after armed groups take over Zamzam camp
United Nations, April 17: Aid officials are extremely concerned about an escalating Sudan war following reports of atrocities in the take over of the Zamzam displacement camp in North Darfur by armed groups, UN humanitarians said.
Sudan's paramilitary forces declare 'parallel govt on war's 2-year mark
Khartoum, April 16: Commander of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo announced that the formation of a "parallel government," which he said will "represent a political charter and a historic transitional constitution for a new Sudan."
Arab League slams paramilitary forces' deadly attacks in western Sudan
Cairo, April 14: The Arab League (AL) on Monday condemned in the strongest terms the deadly attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in western Sudan.
56 killed by paramilitary forces in Sudan's western city in two days: Volunteer groups
Khartoum, April 14: At least 56 people were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) between in Umm Kadada city in North Darfur State, western Sudan, volunteer groups reported.
Over 114 civilians killed in paramilitary forces attacks in Sudan: Local official
Khartoum, April 13: More than 114 civilians were killed in attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on two displacement camps over the past two days in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, a local official announced.
Sudanese army declares 'Khartoum is free' from presidential palace
Khartoum, March 27: Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council and commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), declared from inside the Presidential Palace in Khartoum that "Khartoum is free," referring to the end of the Rapid Support Forces' control over the capital, according to Sudan TV.
Sudanese army says controlled Khartoum airport, other strategic sites in capital
Khartoum, March 26: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said on Wednesday it has controlled the Khartoum International Airport, which had been held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since mid-April 2023, as well as other strategic sites in the capital.
10 killed, 23 injured in paramilitary forces attack in Sudan: Army
Khartoum, March 13: At least 10 people were killed and 23 others injured in shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on residential neighbourhoods and a shelter center in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur State in western Sudan, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said.
Sudan threatens to retaliate against Kenya for hosting paramilitary forces' activities
Khartoum, Feb 25: The Sudanese government on Monday vowed to take escalatory measures against Kenya for hosting activities by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan: Medical charity halts activities in major displacement camp due to heavy fighting
Khartoum, Feb 25: The non-governmental medical aid group, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), announced the suspension of all its activities in the Zamzam displacement camp in western Sudan's North Darfur State.
Sudan's RSF, allies ink deal in Kenya to form 'unity govt'
Nairobi, Feb 24: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies signed a charter to establish a unity government in the conflict-hit country.
Sudanese army announces major advances on multiple battle fronts
Khartoum, Feb 21: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that its forces have made military advancement on several battlefronts against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudanese army reports advancements in fight against paramilitary forces
Khartoum, Feb 18: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that its forces had made advancements in their fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on different fronts.
Sudan extends Chad border crossing opening for aid deliveries
Khartoum, Feb 18: Sudan's government has extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad by three months, effective February 16, 2025, to facilitate humanitarian aid deliveries, particularly to the war-torn Darfur region, the foreign ministry said.
UN agency accuses paramilitary forces of obstructing aid delivery in Sudan
Khartoum, Feb 10: A United Nations agency on Monday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of hindering delivery of humanitarian aid to the needy, particularly in the Darfur region in western Sudan.
South Sudan urges investigation into alleged civilian killings in Sudan
Juba, Feb 4: South Sudan on Tuesday called on the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) to investigate the alleged killings of its nationals by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its allied forces in Sudan.
UN condemns strikes on civilians in Sudan
Khartoum, February 3: The United Nations has condemned recent strikes on civilians in Sudan, which resulted in a large number of deaths. The attacks occurred amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese Army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
54 killed, 158 injured in paramilitary attack on market in Sudan's Omdurman: Ministry
Khartoum, Feb 2: The death toll from shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a crowded market in Omdurman, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, has risen to 54, Sudan's Ministry of Health announced.
Fire persists at Sudan's largest oil refinery following army's recapture
Khartoum, Jan 28: The Khartoum Oil Refinery is still engulfed in flames and smoke, three days after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) regained control of the strategic complex.
Battle against paramilitary forces about to end: Sudanese army chief
Khartoum, Jan 26: Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Sunday said that the battle against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is nearing its end and that the rebellion would be eradicated.
Sudanese gov announces 'significant' military victories
Khartoum, Jan 25: The Sudanese government announced that its armed forces had achieved major victories in the capital Khartoum, amid reports of breaking the siege on the army's General Command headquarters.
Sudan's Omdurman city faces drinking water crisis due to paramilitary forces' attack on dam
Damascus, Jan 19: Omdurman city, north of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, has been facing a significant drinking water crisis over the past five days due to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on the Merowe Dam in Northern State, local authorities said.
Sudanese army accuses paramilitary forces of targeting hydroelectric dam in Sudan
Khartoum, Jan 13: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on Monday accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of launching drone attacks targeting the Merowe Dam in Sudan's Northern State, which led to a widespread power outage.
Sudanese army retakes key city of Gezira State
Khartoum, Jan 12: The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured Wad Madani, the capital city of Gezira State in central Sudan, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the office of the SAF spokesperson said in a statement.
Aid distribution starts for 80,000 people in war-torn region in Sudanese capital
Khartoum, Jan 7: Humanitarian aid started distribution in the southern part of the Sudanese capital Khartoum, aiming to support over 80,000 war-affected people who have been grappling with dire humanitarian conditions amid the current civil war, a local volunteer group said.