Rapid Support Forces

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The Rapid Support Forces ( RSF ; Arabic قوات الدعم السريع, الجنجويد, German Fast support staff ) are a paramilitary group in Sudan , up to his overthrow the command of President Omar al-Bashir shelter and has since been involved in the military government. The RSF was and largely consists of the Janjaweed militia, which the Darfur conflict fought on the part of the Sudanese government, while for numerous human rights violations and war crimes will be held responsible. Its commander is General Mohammed Hamdan Daglo .

Areas of application

War in yemen

In Yemen War RSF fight alongside the Sudanese army on the part of Saudi Arabia against the Huthi rebels . General Daglo confirmed in April 2019 that, even after President al-Bashir was overthrown, Sudanese troops would remain in Yemen until “until the goals of the alliance are achieved”.

Prevention of migration on behalf of the EU

Since the refugee crisis in Europe from 2015 onwards, the European Union has been working with some African countries, including Sudan, in the course of the Khartoum Process , to combat illegal migration to Europe and people smuggling. The RSF is also responsible for border protection, which is financially supported by the EU and is intended to prevent migrants from continuing to Libya and from there to Europe.

Military coup and massacre of demonstrators

The RSF were involved in the military coup in spring 2019 that led to the overthrow of President Umar al-Bashir . General Dagalo became deputy chairman of the military council after the military coup, which initially took over the business of government. On June 3, 2019, a massacre of demonstrators occurred in front of the army headquarters ; over a hundred protesters were killed and over 300 others injured. The RSF are primarily held responsible for the massacre. RSF fighters are also said to have raped numerous women and men.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Maria Stöhr: Massacre in Sudan: "A cruel troop" . In: Spiegel Online . June 12, 2019 ( spiegel.de [accessed June 14, 2019]).
  2. ^ Sudanese troops to remain in Yemen: military council deputy. April 15, 2019, accessed June 15, 2019 .
  3. ^ Petra Sorge: EU cooperation with Sudan: questionable pact . In: Spiegel Online . August 5, 2018 ( spiegel.de [accessed June 15, 2019]).
  4. ↑ a b Carolina Drüten: Sudan: "No one has more blood on his hands than Hemeti" . June 13, 2019 ( welt.de [accessed June 15, 2019]).
  5. ↑ Who are Sudan's RSF and their commander Hemeti? Retrieved June 15, 2019 .
  6. ↑ Thomas von der Osten-Sacken: Sudan: Rape as a weapon. June 11, 2019, accessed June 15, 2019 .