United KingdomA Sudanese court has sentenced Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide related to atrocities in the West Darfur region. The trial, held in Port Sudan under army jurisdiction, convicted Dagalo in absentia alongside 15 other RSF officials, including his brothers and commanders. The Sudan Founding Alliance, which includes the RSF, called the trial a 'sham.' The court ruled that the defendants orchestrated attacks on civilians, destroyed property, and targeted schools, places of worship, and residential areas. Special Judge Mohamed Al-Amin ordered asset seizures and Interpol Red Notices for the arrested individuals. This marks the first judicial conviction of RSF leadership since the 2023 civil war began, though the group still controls significant territory and its leaders remain at large. UN investigators and human rights groups accuse the RSF and allied militias of ethnically targeting the Masalit population. The International Criminal Court’s deputy chief prosecutor recently cited 'concrete evidence' linking RSF leaders to war crimes, while a 2024 Human Rights Watch report noted
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the legal proceedings against the RSF leadership, citing both the court's findings and the RSF's denial of wrongdoing. It references multiple international organizations (UN, ICC, HRW) and provides context about the ongoing civil war, casualties, and human权
