The Rapid Support Forces (RSF; Arabic: قوات الدعم السريع, romanized: Quwwāt ad-daʿm as-sarīʿ) are paramilitary forces formerly operated by the Government of Sudan. It grew out of, and is primarily composed of, the Janjaweed militias which fought on behalf of the Sudanese government during the War in Darfur, and was responsible for atrocities against civilians. Its actions in Darfur qualify as crimes against humanity according to Human Rights Watch. RSF is administered by the National Intelligence and Security Service, while during military operations is commanded by the Sudanese Armed Forces. As of June 2019, the commander is General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ("Hemetti"). During the Sudanese political crisis of 2019, the military junta who took control of the country employed RSF to violently crack down on pro-democracy demonstrators. Along with other security forces, RSF carried out the Khartoum massacre on 3 June 2019. On 15 April 2023, fighting broke out between RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces after RSF mobilized its forces in cities across Sudan, including in Darfur. SAF has designated RSF a rebel group. RSF forces have occupied a considerable section of Khartoum International Airport and other areas in Khartoum including the Air Defense Headquarters and the Presidential Palace. More information...
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