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Sudanese paramilitary force
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF; Arabic: قُوَّاتْ الدّعْمْ السَّرِيعْ, romanized: Quwwāt ad-daʿm as-sarīʿ) are a Sudanese paramilitary force formerly operated
Rapid_Support_Forces
International organisation for freedom of the press
Reporters Without Borders (RWB; French: Reporters sans frontières; RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization headquartered
Reporters_Without_Borders
Topics referred to by the same term
RSF is commonly used as an acronym for the Rapid Support Forces. RSF may also refer to: Religious Society of Friends, a Christian religious group, the
RSF
the rival Government of Peace and Unity led by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, commanded by General Hemedti (Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo
Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Parallel government in Sudan
2025 to administer areas of Sudan controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied groups during the Sudanese Civil War, in opposition to the internationally
Government_of_Peace_and_Unity
Quasi-state in Sudan
the RSF and the SAF began to escalate in February 2023, as the RSF began to recruit members across Sudan. Throughout February and early March, the RSF built
Territory of the Rapid Support Forces
Territory_of_the_Rapid_Support_Forces
killed in a drone strike on a meeting of RSF and allied commanders in Damrat al-Firdous, Central Darfur. The RSF carried out drone strikes on El-Obeid and
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2026)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2026)
Ongoing genocide of non-Arabs in Sudan
Forces (RSF) and its allies during the Sudanese civil war. The genocidal campaign started on 15 April 2023 in conjunction with civil war between the RSF and
Darfur genocide (2023–present)
Darfur_genocide_(2023–present)
Massacre of civilians in Sudan since 2025
events are ongoing. The massacre was carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group after they captured the city, which was the last Sudanese
El_Fasher_massacre
Irish republican political party
Republican Sinn Féin or RSF (Irish: Sinn Féin Poblachtach) is an Irish republican political party in Ireland. RSF claims to be heirs of the Sinn Féin
Republican_Sinn_Féin
Reporters Without Borders assessment of countries' press freedom
ranking of 180 countries compiled and published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002 based upon the assessment of the non-governmental organization
World_Press_Freedom_Index
Ongoing military campaign in Sudan
2023, conflict broke out between the Rapid Support Forces, also known as RSF, and the Sudanese Armed Forces, known as the SAF. Sight of conflict has been
2026_Blue_Nile_campaign
Leader of the Rapid Support Forces (born 1974)
politician who serves as the head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is involved in the Sudanese civil war against the Sudanese Armed
Hemedti
Sudanese military commander and war criminal
of El Fasher, is a Sudanese military officer in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and convicted war criminal who became infamous for posting videos of himself
Abu_Lulu
Military offensive in Sudan
was captured by the RSF, street battles continued throughout Khartoum and the neighboring cities of Omdurman and Bahri. The RSF also captured the presidential
Darfur campaign (2023–present)
Darfur_campaign_(2023–present)
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary in Sudan, have been implicated numerous atrocities committed in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum since
Rapid Support Forces atrocities in Khartoum
Rapid_Support_Forces_atrocities_in_Khartoum
Sudanese military officer, former warlord and Janjaweed mercenary
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary organisation in Sudan. His political influence grew as he became the RSF's deputy leader in 2018, establishing
Abdul_Rahim_Dagalo
Major battle of the Sudanese Civil War
Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), as part of the civil war. The battle began on 15 April 2023, after the RSF captured Khartoum
Battle of Khartoum (2023–2025)
Battle_of_Khartoum_(2023–2025)
Battle during the War in Sudan
Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The initial battle ended with the RSF capturing the town on 19 December 2023. The Sudanese
Battle_of_Wad_Madani
Military engagement in Sudan (2024–2025)
Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as part of the Sudanese civil war. It was preceded by a series of battles for control between the RSF and the Sudanese Armed
Siege_of_El_Fasher
Ongoing military offensive in Sudan
Kordofan, and West Kordofan. The campaign began on 15 April 2023, when the RSF claimed to have taken control of the airport in El Obeid, happening on the
Kordofan campaign (2023–present)
Kordofan_campaign_(2023–present)
2024 massacre of villagers by the Rapid Support Forces
Forces (RSF) attacked the village of Wad Al-Noora in Al-Jazira state twice, killing at least 100 civilians. The massacre followed after the RSF besieging
Wad_An_Nora_massacre
Military offensive during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) waged a major offensive against the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Sennar State, resulting in widespread violence
Sennar_offensive
2024 massacre of villagers by the Rapid Support Forces
Support Forces (RSF) on 15 August 2024, which killed at least 108 people, including at least 24 women and children. In late June 2024, RSF troops were able
Galgani_massacre
Major battles and massacres of the Darfur campaign of the Sudanese civil war
of West Darfur in Sudan, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias against Masalit self-defense militias and the Sudanese
Battle_of_Geneina
Military occupation of the Khartoum International Airport during the War in Sudan
(RSF) occupied the Khartoum International Airport, Sudan's most important airport, during the War in Sudan as part of the Battle of Khartoum. The RSF forces
Rapid Support Forces occupation of the Khartoum International Airport
Rapid_Support_Forces_occupation_of_the_Khartoum_International_Airport
Rapid Support Forces Incursion in Raja". Sudan Tribune. 5 September 2024. "RSF presence in Raja, South Sudan". Ayin network - شبكة عاين. 4 October 2024
List of engagements during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
List_of_engagements_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
2023 battle in Sudan
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) for control of the city of Merowe and its airport, and began with the RSF taking over 200 Egyptian
Battle_of_Merowe_Airport
Synthesizer
The RSF Kobol is a French monophonic synthesizer released in 1978, described by some as "the French Minimoog". It could process external sounds through
RSF_Kobol
both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with the RSF being singled out by Human Rights Watch, and the United Kingdom and
War crimes during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
War_crimes_during_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
Battle in Sudan
surrounding area along the Libya–Sudan border. The battle ended with the RSF and allied forces taking full control of the "Triangle" border region. The
Battle_of_Gabal_El_Uweinat
Turkey, Russia, Iran and Egypt. While its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has received major funding from countries like the United Arab Emirates
Foreign involvement in the Sudanese civil war (2023–present)
Foreign_involvement_in_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023–present)
2025 aircraft occurrence in Sudan
suspicions of carrying military weapons and supplies to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). At least 20 or 90 occupants on board the aircraft were killed. Sources
2025 IBM Airlines Boeing 737 incident
2025_IBM_Airlines_Boeing_737_incident
Sudanese major general (born 1966)
general working for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As of November 2024 he is the head of operations of the RSF. Mohamed was born on 1 January 1966 in Kadiqali
Osman_Mohamed_Hamid_Mohamed
Battle in Sudan
Sudanese Armed Forces successfully defended and recaptured Dilling from the RSF. Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North attacked and sieged Dilling from
Battle_of_Dilling
Sudanese Islamist militia
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The organization is currently fighting with the SAF on the Khartoum front lines against the RSF and has consequently gained
Al-Bara'_ibn_Malik_Battalion
Kordofan, during the Sudanese civil war (2023–present) from the RSF by the SAF, before the RSF seized control of the town again after 10 days of its recapture
Battle_of_Barah
2024 military siege of Babanusa, Sudan
the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) on 22 January 2024 near Babanusa. On 1 December 2025, RSF took control of the city after
Siege_of_Babanusa
2024 battle in Jebel Moya, Sennar State, Sudan
during the Sudanese civil war. It saw the area be initially taken over by the RSF in June 2024 for around 3 months before it was recaptured by SAF in October
Battle_of_Jebel_Moya
Sudanese military leader (died 2024)
Sudanese military officer and paramilitary leader in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He was accused of leading military operations that caused significant human
Ali_Yaqoub_Gibril
Academic journal
RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences is a triannual peer-reviewed open-access academic journal covering social science. It
RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences
RSF:_The_Russell_Sage_Foundation_Journal_of_the_Social_Sciences
the RSF, who launched an offensive to seize the town and the SAF, in the strategic town of En Nahud in West Kordofan region. The battle ended RSF's victory
Battle_of_En_Nahud
Retaliatory civilian massacres by the RSF
least thirty Sudanese villages in Gezira State by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) starting on 20 October 2024, which killed thousands of people. Impacted
2024 eastern Gezira State massacres
2024_eastern_Gezira_State_massacres
Battle during the 2023 Sudan conflict
of South Darfur in Sudan, between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and the Sudanese Armed Forces during the ongoing Darfur campaign. The first
Battle_of_Nyala
Battle in Sudan
the RSF in the city began on December 28, 2024. The JDF claimed to have destroyed 3 RSF vehicles in attacks in Drei Shaqi and Jabal Issa, as the RSF was
Battle_of_Al_Maliha
Event in Darfur during the Sudanese civil war
down over the Darfur region of western Sudan by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the Sudanese civil war. All five people aboard were killed. The aircraft
2024 Darfur Ilyushin Il-76 shootdown
2024_Darfur_Ilyushin_Il-76_shootdown
Siege in the 2023 Sudan conflict
(RSF) capture the El Obeid airport from the Sudanese Army contingent in the city. Throughout April and May, the Sudanese Army repelled several RSF assaults
Siege_of_El_Obeid
Sudanese military officer
brigadier general and part of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He has served as commander of the RSF in West Darfur. Hassan is a member of the Rizeigat tribe
Idriss_Hassan
2024 battle in Sudan
the RSF taking full control of the city by June 20, forcing the SAF units stationed there to retreat to Babanusa. The battle also allowed the RSF to take
Capture_of_Al-Fulah
City in Western Sudan
before falling to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October 2025. Shortly after the city's capture by the RSF, an estimated 60,000–68,000 civilians were
El_Fasher
Sudanese military official
Support Forces (RSF). Barsham is a member of the Messiria people. On Monday 30 October 2023 Barsham was in command of a group of RSF soldiers who captured
Hussein_Barsham
Ongoing genocide in West Darfur, Sudan
the Masalit people in West Darfur carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies as part of the Darfur genocide. The genocide has been recognized
Masalit_genocide
Major offensive of the Sudanese civil war
areas of Bahri (also known as Khartoum North) from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during the ongoing Sudanese civil war. The offensive operated in conjunction
2024–2025_Bahri_offensive
Sudanese army officer (born 1962)
few small areas, while accusing media linked to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of spreading misinformation. He thanked Saudi Arabia and the United States
Yasser_al-Atta
2025 civilian attacks during Sudanese civil war
During the Sudanese civil war (2023–present), the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continuously shelled and attacked refugee camps near al-Fashir in Sudan,
Zamzam and Abu Shouk refugee camp massacres
Zamzam_and_Abu_Shouk_refugee_camp_massacres
Recurrent internet disruptions in Sudan amid civil war
2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). In November 2025, Sudan recorded at least four major shutdowns in the year
Internet_shutdowns_in_Sudan
2025 event in the Sudanese civil war
beginning of May 2025, the RSF waged drone attacks in Kassala and Port Sudan for the first time. On 15 April 2023, the SAF and RSF began attacks throughout
2025_East_Sudan_drone_attacks
Sudanese military officer
Sudanese military officer and former commander in the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Kaikal originates from Butana in Central Sudan. He is a retired officer
Abu_Aqla_Kaikal
Refugee camp in Sudan
has been continuously targeted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). On 13 April 2025, the RSF seized control of the camp, displacing 400,000, and have since
Zamzam_Refugee_Camp
Country in Northeast Africa
the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Islam was Sudan's state religion and Sharia law was applied from 1983 until
Sudan
Armed factions in Sudan (2023–present)
conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This conflict, rooted in a power struggle within the country's military
Popular_Resistance_of_Sudan
Sudanese soldier
and senior commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He serves as the RSF commander in East Darfur, Sudan, and faced accusations of grave
Abdul_Rahman_Jumma
Combined military forces of Sudan
Rapid Support Forces (RSF) remain in armed conflict against one another in the ongoing civil war in Sudan. In 2016–2017, the RSF had 40,000 members participating
Sudanese_Armed_Forces
RSF to surrender to the JDF or the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). The SAF claimed that RSF brigadier general Ibrahim Delib was killed along with 32 RSF
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2025)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2025)
Sudanese military officer
of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). He serves as commander of the North Darfur section. In November 2021 Ahmed became RSF commander of the North Darfur
Gedo_Hamdan_Ahmed
War crimes in Sudan
Support Forces (RSF) across Sudan, resulting in a significant increase in the number of civilian deaths in the war. Civilian areas and RSF-held positions
October_2024_Sudan_airstrikes
Leader of a faction of the Sudan Liberation Movement
supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Before the 2023 Sudan conflict, he launched a community reconciliation
Mustafa_Tambour
Sudanese politician
political adviser to Hemedti, commander of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), from 2021 until his dismissal in July 2024. Ismaeil was born in Darfur
Yousif_Ibrahim_Ismaeil
Kordofan. 26 January – The SAF breaks the RSF siege of Dalang, South Kordofan. 3 February – The SAF breaks the RSF siege of Kadugli in South Kordofan, reopening
2026_in_Sudan
SAF. The RSF attacked the town of Barah, North Kordofan and plundered the University of Gezira in Wad Madani. The SAF launched airstrikes on RSF positions
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2024)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2024)
War crime in Sudan in 2025
massive amounts of shelling allegedly perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) affected a market in Khartoum's twin city of Omdurman. The War in Sudan
2025_Omdurman_market_attack
Forces (RSF) launched attacks on multiple Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) bases across the country, including in the capital Khartoum. At 12:00 (CAT), RSF forces
Timeline of the Sudanese civil war (2023)
Timeline_of_the_Sudanese_civil_war_(2023)
Ongoing refugee crisis caused by the El Fasher massacre
war originating from the massacre perpetrated by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city El Fasher, North Darfur, Sudan. It is estimated that over 100
El_Fasher_refugee_crisis
Military base in Sudan
Sudanese side of the Libya–Sudan border. The base was established by the RSF in 2014 and has wells, medical camps, and other facilities. On April 19,
Chevrelet
Military unit
Special Force (RSF) is a Sri Lanka Air Force elite special force unit, which is part of the SLAF Regiment. It was raised in 2006. The RSF Wing is an independent
Regiment_Special_Force
Former Governor of West Darfur killed by the RSF (1964-2023)
that the alleged assailants were reportedly associated with the RSF. On 14 June, an RSF shelling of the El Jamarik neighborhood killed seventeen civilians
Khamis_Abakar
Territory under the control of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North
Forces (SAF) to reinforce its positions despite a Rapid Support Forces' (RSF) blockade. This prompted fears of a new front in the conflict despite the
New_Sudan_(territory)
Ongoing conflict since 2014
drone strikes and a ground operation directed against the Wagner-backed RSF near Khartoum on 8 September. Kyrylo Budanov, chief of the Main Directorate
Russo-Ukrainian_war
Peacekeeping force in Sudan
mediate a peace between the army and the Rapid Support Force (RSF). On 23 May 2023, the RSF ambushed a convoy of the Joint Force in West Darfur, killing
Darfur_Joint_Protection_Force
Indian film production and film distribution company
Group". india.mom-rsf.org. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021. "Kalanithi Maran". india.mom-rsf.org. Archived from
Sun_Pictures
American politician and diplomat (born 1971)
international action to stop the flow of weapons to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group responsible for mass killings and atrocities in
Marco_Rubio
Armed group in the current Sudanese civil war
August 2023 it stopped co-operation and defected to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). SSF took part in the First battle of Wad Manadi. The group was reportedly
Sudan_Shield_Forces
2023 mass murder in Sudan
On 8 November 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Janjaweed massacred between 800 and 2,000 in Ardamata, Geneina, West Darfur, Sudan – although estimates
Ardamata_massacre
Village in Sudan
border. On 3 November 2025, it was reported that a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) drone strike on a hospital in Kornoi, left multiple casualties and forced
Kornoi
Battle
of Mavonde, was a military raid in 1979 by the Rhodesian Security Forces (RSF) against ZANLA guerrilla bases in Mozambique towards the end of the Rhodesian
Operation_Miracle_(Rhodesia)
Anti-award attributed to those having a negative effect on press freedom
ph. "RSF unveils 20/2020 list of press freedom's digital predators". 12 March 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2021. "2025 Press Freedom Predators". RSF. 2 November
Press_freedom_predator
Revolutionary group in Sudan (2020–present)
alongside the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), as part of the Popular Resistance. This alignment with the SAF has been
Angry_Without_Borders
Battle during the Darfur campaign of the War in Sudan
leader, with the aid of the RSF. However, by early 2023, tensions grew between Hemedti and Burhan over the integration of the RSF into the Sudanese Army,
Battle_of_Kutum
Place in West Darfur, Sudan
has been subjected to attacks and violence by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied gunmen during the ongoing conflict in the region. Sirba has been
Sirba,_West_Darfur
Political party in Sudan
led Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti) broke out in April 2023. As Chairman
Sudan_Founding_Alliance
Island country in Southeast Asia
Retrieved 27 February 2011. "2023 World Press Freedom Index for Singapore". RSF. 16 June 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023. "Media: Overview". Ministry of Information
Singapore
Ongoing armed conflict in the Middle East
Archived from the original on 15 June 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2023. "RSF files complaint with ICC for war crimes against journalists in Palestine
Gaza_war
extremely dangerous, as multiple sources indicate that Rapid Support Forces (RSF) officers frequently detain and search women working for media outlets. According
Mass_graves_in_Sudan
Private battalion
Colombian Armed Forces personnel fighting alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the ongoing Sudanese civil war. It consists of four companies comprising
Desert_Wolves
French Catholic sports movement
The Rayon Sportif Féminin (RSF, Female Sports Division) was a former Catholic sports movement exclusively for young girls. It was initiated in Paris in
Rayon_Sportif_Féminin
Bilateral relations
the RSF. The UAE condemned the attack as a violation of diplomatic immunity, prompting the Sudanese military to accuse the UAE of supporting the RSF. That
Sudan–United Arab Emirates relations
Sudan–United_Arab_Emirates_relations
Liquor Mafia". NewsClick.in. "RSF calls for independent probe into Indian reporter's death in Uttar Pradesh | RSF". rsf.org. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-11-01
List of journalists killed in India
List_of_journalists_killed_in_India
Capital of Sudan
Forces (RSF), affecting Khartoum International Airport and other critical sites. In 2025, the Sudanese armed forces recaptured Khartoum from the RSF, leaving
Khartoum
Sudanese military officer
"Al Zeir Salem" is a Sudanese field commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). During his time as commander the Siege of El Fasher took place, which was
Tijani_Ibrahim_Moussa_Mohamed
Political party and militant organisation in Sudan
government and is engaged in fighting the SAF-opposed Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The SPLM–N was founded by the organizations of the predominantly South
Sudan People's Liberation Movement–North
Sudan_People's_Liberation_Movement–North
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English and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Mantel.
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Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess that gave money, Money wealth
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