Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo
Major General Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. He is the brother of RSF leader Mohamed Dagalo and has been influential in the military operations and political maneuvers of the RSF. His involvement in the current peace initiatives highlights the RSF's desire to shift towards a more civilian-led government in Sudan, amidst ongoing national turmoil.
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Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy commander who is among those proscribed by UN sanctions.
UN sanctions RSF leaders over el‑Fasher atrocities
United Kingdom· 2026-02-26
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo was shown in verified footage touring an army base in the hours after el-Fasher fell.
UK sanctions RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacreUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is Sudan's Rapid Support Forces deputy commander and brother to Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Hemedti, Bashir and rise of merciless militia
Kenya· 2025-04-14
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
ICC targets Sudan war enablers amid Kenyan links to militia goldKenya· 2025-03-03
He is the deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces involved in the peace agreement signing.
Kenya hails the signing of Sudan Peace AgreementKenya· 2025-02-23
RSF deputy leader Major Gen. Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo postponed plans to establish a 'peace government' until Friday.
Only dialogue can resolve conflicts, says PS Singo'ei amid criticismKenya· 2025-02-20
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces, which are in conflict with the Sudanese army.
UN: Sudan crisis could worsen if paramilitaries declare parallel govtKenya· 2025-02-20
Major Gen Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo postponed plans to establish a 'peace government' until Friday.
Another diplomatic gaffe? Sudan accuses Kenya of meddling in its affairsKenya· 2025-02-19
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Sudan parties in fresh plan for a new governmentKenya· 2025-02-19
Major Gen Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo announced that they will form a new peace government in the next four days.
Sudan opposition postpones formation of new government,againKenya· 2025-02-18
Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy leader of the Rapid Support Forces.
New government to be formed by Friday- Sudanese military forces claimKenya· 2025-02-18