Rapid Support Forces (FAR)

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are a Sudanese paramilitary group that evolved from the Janjaweed militias, known for their involvement in the Darfur conflict in the early 2000s. They have become a significant actor in Sudan's political and military landscape. The RSF are currently newsworthy due to allegations of their involvement in a recent attack on the El-Daein Teaching Hospital in Darfur, Sudan. According to reports, the attack resulted in at least 64 deaths, including children, medical staff, and patients, and left 89 injured. The attack has drawn condemnation from international organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN, highlighting the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region. This incident underscores the RSF's continued role in the conflict and its impact on civilian populations and essential infrastructure like healthcare facilities.