Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo

SDi.008. Designation: Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Deputy Leader. Male.

Associated individuals: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Function: Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces.

Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo is Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), Commander of the RSF. On 15 January 2024, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo was identified by the United Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan as having “played a pivotal role in the RSF campaign in Darfur, personally supervising the military operations in the five States [of Darfur], since October [2023]”. In October 2025, he ordered the killing and execution of civilians and led RSF actions against civilians in El Fasher. Together with his two sons, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo owns the holding company Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd (Al Junaid), an entity subject to restrictive measures by the Union for procuring military equipment for the RSF. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo played a pivotal role in the RSF campaign in Darfur, by personally supervising the military operations and by financing RSF operations through Al Junaid. He is therefore associated with an entity that provides support for RSF actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Sudan. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo is therefore responsible for directing acts in Sudan that constitute serious human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law. He is also responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Sudan.

Associated entities: Rapid Support Forces; Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd.

Rapid Support Forces (RSF) Deputy Leader

Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo is Deputy Commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the brother of Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), Commander of the RSF. On 15 January 2024, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo was identified by the United Nations Panel of Experts on Sudan as having “played a pivotal role in the RSF campaign in Darfur, personally supervising the military operations in the five States [of Darfur], since October [2023]”. In October 2025, he ordered the killing and execution of civilians and led RSF actions against civilians in El Fasher. Together with his two sons, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo owns the holding company Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd (Al Junaid), an entity subject to restrictive measures by the Union for procuring military equipment for the RSF. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo played a pivotal role in the RSF campaign in Darfur, by personally supervising the military operations and by financing RSF operations through Al Junaid. He is therefore associated with an entity that provides support for RSF actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Sudan. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo is therefore responsible for directing acts in Sudan that constitute serious human rights violations or abuses or violations of international humanitarian law. He is also responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability or security of Sudan.

Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo was listed on 24 February 2026 pursuant to paragraph 3 (c) of resolution 1591 (2005). Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, Deputy Commander of the RSF and brother of the RSF commander, Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, is being designated for engaging in actions or policies that threaten the peace, security, or stability of Darfur, including acts of violence and human rights abuses. Dagalo was identified as being present at the SAF 6th Infantry Division base in El Fasher, North Darfur on 26 October 2025, and overseeing operations on the day of the takeover of El Fasher by the RSF. Footage believed to be of Dagalo shows him giving direct orders to his fighters to not take captives but to kill everyone. Dagalo has previously been described as playing a key role in many of the offensives that the military and RSF undertook in Sudan’s border regions, and is seen as the commander in control of the RSF. On 26 October, the RSF committed atrocities including the mass killings of civilians at El Fasher university and the Saudi hospital, and shootings northwest of Darfur. The violence in El Fasher also included ethnically targeted executions of Zaghawa and other non-Arab groups. There are reports of widespread sexual violence including gang rape in front of relatives, and other gender-based sexual violence. RSF troops are reported to be holding medical staff hostage for ransom, kidnapping four doctors, a pharmacist and a nurse -for ransoms in excess of $150 000. The events in El Fasher have reportedly displaced 70 000 people since 26 October 2025, with civilians remaining trapped or missing, or being held by the RSF inside the city.

Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo a été inscrit sur la liste le 24 février 2026 en application du point 3 c) de la résolution 1591 (2005). Renseignements issus du résumé des motifs de l'inscription fourni par le Comité des sanctions: Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo, commandant adjoint et frère du commandant des Forces d'appui rapide, est désigné pour s'être livré à des activités ou s'être rendu responsable de politiques faisant peser une menace sur la paix, la sécurité ou la stabilité du Darfour, y compris des actes de violence et des violations des droits humains. Dagalo a été identifié comme étant présent sur la base de la 6e division d'infanterie des Forces armées soudanaises à El Fasher, au Darfour du Nord, le 26 octobre 2025, et comme supervisant les opérations le jour de la prise de contrôle d'El Fasher par les Forces d'appui rapide. Des images dont on estime qu'elles sont de Dagalo montrent celui-ci en train de donner l'ordre direct à ses combattants de ne pas faire de prisonniers mais de tuer tout le monde. Dagalo a précédemment été décrit comme jouant un rôle clé dans de nombreuses offensives menées par l'armée et les Forces d'appui rapide dans les régions frontalières du Soudan, et est considéré comme le commandant en charge des Forces d'appui rapide. Le 26 octobre, les Forces d'appui rapide ont commis des atrocités, notamment des tueries de masse de civils à l'université d'El Fasher et à l'hôpital saoudien, ainsi que des fusillades au nord-ouest du Darfour. Les violences perpétrées à El Fasher ont également consisté en des exécutions ciblées de membres de l'ethnie zaghawa et d'autres groupes non arabes. Des informations font état de violences sexuelles généralisées, y compris des viols collectifs devant des membres de la famille, et d'autres violences sexuelles et sexistes. Les troupes des Forces d'appui rapide auraient retenu du personnel médical en otage pour rançon, enlevant quatre médecins, un pharmacien et un membre du personnel infirmier en exigeant des rançons de plus de 150 000 USD. Les événements d'El Fasher auraient entraîné le déplacement de 70 000 personnes depuis le 26 octobre 2025, des civils restant piégés ou portés disparus, ou détenus par les Forces d'appui rapide à l'intérieur de la ville.

Entités associées: Forces de soutien rapide; Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd ; Personnes associées: Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo est le commandant adjoint des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) et le frère de Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), le commandant des FSR. Le 15 janvier 2024, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo a été identifié par le groupe d'experts des Nations unies sur le Soudan comme ayant “joué un rôle central dans la campagne des FSR au Darfour, supervisant en personne les opérations militaires dans les cinq États [du Darfour], depuis octobre [2023]”. En octobre 2025, il a ordonné l'assassinat et l'exécution de civils et dirigé des actions menées par les FSR contre des civils à El-Fasher. Avec ses deux fils, Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo possède la société holding Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd (ci-après dénommée “Al Junaid”), une entité faisant l'objet de mesures restrictives de la part de l'Union pour l'achat d'équipements militaires destinés aux FSR. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo a joué un rôle central dans la campagne menée par les FSR au Darfour, en supervisant en personne les opérations militaires et en finançant les opérations des FSR par l'intermédiaire de Al Junaid. Il est donc associé à une entité qui apporte un soutien aux actions des FSR qui menacent la paix, la stabilité ou la sécurité du Soudan. Abdelrahim Hamdan Dagalo est donc responsable d'avoir dirigé des actes au Soudan qui constituent de graves violations des droits de l'homme ou de graves atteintes à ces droits, ou des violations du droit international humanitaire. Il est également responsable d'actions qui menacent la paix, la stabilité ou la sécurité du Soudan.

Disqualified

Abdul Rahim Hamdan Daglo was sanctioned by the UN on 24/02/2026 on the following ground: Listed pursuant to paragraph 3(c) of UN Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005). As a Lieutenant General and Deputy commander of the RSF, DAGLO is an individual who impedes the peace process, constitutes a threat to stability in Darfur and the region and has committed violations of international humanitarian or human rights law or other atrocities.

Abdul Rahim Hamdan Daglo was sanctioned by the UN on 24/02/2026 on the following ground:Listed pursuant to paragraph 3(c) of UN Security Council Resolution 1591 (2005). As a Lieutenant General and Deputy commander of the RSF, DAGLO is an individual who impedes the peace process, constitutes a threat to stability in Darfur and the region and has committed violations of international humanitarian or human rights law or other atrocities.

Entités associées : Forces de soutien rapide ; Al Junaid Multi Activities Co Ltd Personnes associées : Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo

Gender: Male.

(also ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO MUSA, ABDUL RAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO MOUSA, ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO MUSA, ABDUL RAHIM HAMDAN DAGLO MOUSA)

(also ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGALO)

(also ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGALO)

(also ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGALO)

(also ABDELRAHIM HAMDAN DAGALO)

UAE proxy and UAE-funded military officer and former warlord based in Sudan

Gender: Male