Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo
KenyapoliticianMale3.9Global Dominance: 0.00%Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. He has been a prominent figure during the ongoing civil war in the country, which has included accusations of genocide and human rights abuses committed by his forces.
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Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the leader of the RSF militia in Sudan.
Sudans regjeringshær angrep tradisjonell domstol i Darfur – 35 drept
Norway· 2026-08-02
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, is the leader of the RSF who ordered his fighters to advance.
'No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF advance
United Kingdom· 2026-07-29General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Saudi Arabia is running recruitment networks for Sudan's war, reports saysKenya· 2026-07-24
The war began in April 2023 when a power struggle between the SAF headed by Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the RSF led by Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo erupted in violence in the capital, Khartoum.
‘The situation is terrible’: aid workers on life in Sudanese city pummelled by drone strikes | SudanUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-04
He leads the RSF militia in the conflict in El Obeid.
FN-topp ber verden gripe inn for å stanse «katastrofen» i El Obeid i SudanNorway· 2026-07-03
Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, headed the RSF during the conflict.
Sudan’s RSF committed crimes against humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty says | SudanUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-01
RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, alias Hemedti, is among the passport holders.
Storm over alleged issuance of passport to Sudanese warlordsKenya· 2026-03-04
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti, who is also implicated in the passport scheme.
From warlords to shadowy figures, how rogue officials dish out passports to crooksKenya· 2026-02-27
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti.
How rogue officials gave warlords, business crooks Kenyan passportsKenya· 2026-02-26He is the former deputy of Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and commands the RSF.
Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreadingUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-23
He is the RSF Commander whose fighters are accused of committing widespread atrocities throughout the continuing civil war.
Sudan slams Uganda for hosting leader of RSF paramilitary forceUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-22Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, widely known as Hemedti, is the RSF leader who acknowledged some 'violations' during the takeover of el-Fasher.
Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says
Ghana· 2026-02-19
The war began after the head of the army, General Abdel Fattah-al Burhan fell out with his deputy and RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
Sudan's government return to capital after nearly 3 years of warUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-11
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemeti, leads the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Sudan: Mutmaßliche Kriegsverbrechen der sudanesischen Armee SAF - Politik
Germany· 2025-12-22Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is responsible for one of the largest famines in human history.
Za praznični december dvojna številka Sobotne priloge
Slovenia· 2025-12-05
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemeti, leads the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
غياب البعد الأيديولوجي والرهان الجيوسياسي يفسران تجاهل مأساة السودان عالميًا
Iraq· 2025-11-11
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as 'Hemedti', leads the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.
Sudán | “Se están cometiendo atrocidades de las que el mundo no quiere hablar”, dice José Sánchez de Médicos sin Fronteras | Tlcnota | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-11-10
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the leader of the RSF who has been involved in the conflict against the Sudanese army.
Potoci krvi teku u Sudanu: Pucaju ljudima u glavu, u izveštaju se pominje i Balkan
Serbia· 2025-11-10
He is the general of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) responsible for the situation in El Fasher.
“El carnicero del siglo”, uno de los paramilitares que causa temor en El Fasher ciudad de Sudán
Dominican Republic· 2025-11-09
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo leads the RSF forces in Sudan's ongoing civil war.
Johannes Koskinen pitää mahdollisena, että myös suomalaisaseita löytyisi Sudanista
Finland· 2025-11-08
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the leader of the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, which is allegedly backed by the UAE.
Silence over Sudan: why do Manchester City’s owners get away with so much? | Manchester CityUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-08
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy leader of the RSF and was involved in the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.
Jutarnji list - Ovo je trenutno najgore mjesto na zemlji
Croatia· 2025-11-07
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo is the deputy leader of the RSF and was involved in the ousting of Omar al-Bashir.
Jutarnji list - Ovo je trenutno najgore mjesto na zemljiCroatia· 2025-11-07Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of RSF, admitted that his troops committed crimes and that the incidents would be investigated.
Jutarnji list - Šire se jezive snimke pokolja, u nekoliko dana likvidirane tisuće ljudi, nasmijani ubojice: 'Zašto je ovaj još živ? Dovrši ga!'Croatia· 2025-11-07
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of RSF, acknowledged that his troops committed crimes and that the incidents would be investigated.
Jutarnji list - Šire se jezive snimke pokolja, u nekoliko dana likvidirane tisuće ljudi, nasmijani ubojice: 'Zašto je ovaj još živ? Dovrši ga!'Croatia· 2025-11-07The paramilitary group, led by Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has taken the city of el-Fasher after an 18-month siege.
Sudan's RSF paramilitaries agree humanitarian ceasefireUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-06
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as 'Hemedti', has emerged as a dominant figure on Sudan’s political stage.
Hemedti: Warlord who made his cash selling camels and gold, now controls half of SudanKenya· 2025-11-05Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, is the RSF commander who has been involved in Sudan's civil war.
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia? | SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as 'Hemedti', has become a dominant figure in Sudan's political scene.
Jutarnji list - Kontrolira teritorij triput veći od Njemačke. Brutalnijeg gospodara rata svijet dugo nije vidioCroatia· 2025-11-04
He is the head of the RSF and a former warlord known as Hemedti.
A Sudanese massacre foretold: the grim familiarity of the RSF’s rampage through El Fasher | SudanUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-01
