Mohammad 'Hemedti' Dagalo

military leader

Mohammad 'Hemedti' Dagalo is a Sudanese paramilitary leader known for his role as the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a group that has been implicated in numerous human rights abuses and atrocities during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. Rising to prominence from his roots in the Janjaweed militia, which was involved in the Darfur genocide, Hemedti has played a significant role in the power struggles following the overthrow of Sudan's long-time president Omar al-Bashir in 2019. His forces have been accused of committing war crimes, including mass killings and the use of violence against civilians, particularly in regions like El-Fasher during the current conflicts with the Sudanese military. His leadership and the actions of the RSF continue to draw international condemnation and scrutiny.