Sudanese Court Sentences RSF Chief Hemedti to Death in Absentia

A Sudanese court has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death in absentia. The ruling comes amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan.

14 Jul, 08:57 — 14 Jul, 15:59

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Why this matters

This death sentence for RSF chief Hemedti is a significant development in the ongoing Sudanese civil war, potentially impacting the conflict's dynamics and future peace negotiations. It also sets a precedent for accountability for alleged war crimes committed by leaders of the warring factions.

Key entitiesHemedti Rapid Support Forces (RSF)Sudanese court West Darfur

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A Sudanese court sentenced RSF chief Hemedti to death in absentia.
The sentence is related to war crimes and crimes against humanity.
This marks the first legal conviction of a paramilitary leader since the civil war began in 2023.

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Sudanese court sentenced General Hemedti to death in absentia.

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Hemedti is the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

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The conviction is the first legal one for the paramilitary group since the 2023 civil war.

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The trial centered on atrocities committed in West Darfur.

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Details about the specific atrocities in West Darfur that were the focus of the trial

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual9d ago

Sudan sentences RSF chief Hemedti to death: Who’s he, what’s he accused of?

Port Sudan trial of paramilitary leaders centres on atrocities in West Darfur.

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France 24High9d ago

Sudanese court sentences Hemedti to death in absentia

In Sudan, the courts have just sentenced General Hemetti, the commander of the Rapid Support Forces, to death in absentia. According to the court, he is responsible for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, particularly in the West Darfur region. Details by regional FRANCE 24 correspondent, Bastien Renouil.

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Premium TimesMostly Factual9d ago