Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is the commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group. The RSF has been engaged in a prolonged and violent conflict with the Sudanese military, forcing the government to operate from Port Sudan for nearly three years. Dagalo is newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict and the RSF's alleged involvement in atrocities. Recently, the UK imposed sanctions on four senior RSF commanders for their suspected involvement in mass killings in El Fasher. While Dagalo himself was not sanctioned, the UK's action highlights the international scrutiny of the RSF's conduct and its impact on the Sudanese conflict. The RSF's actions and Dagalo's leadership are central to understanding the ongoing instability and humanitarian crisis in Sudan.