Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief Hemedti sentenced to death over war crimes
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By BBC News
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In brief
A Sudanese court has issued death sentences against RSF paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commonly known as Hemedti, alongside 15 senior commanders and affiliated individuals. The conviction, delivered in absentia, addresses serious allegations of war crimes committed during the ongoing Sudanese conflict. This landmark judicial decision represents a significant legal development in holding leadership accountable for violations during the nation's humanitarian crisis.
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Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief Hemedti sentenced to death over war crimes
Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.
