Sudan: A Senior RSF Commander Killed in North Darfur

The commander of Rapid Support Operations in the Darfur region of western Sudan, General Ali Yaqoub Jibril, was killed in battles that took place between his forces and the army and joint forces today, Friday, near the city of El Fasher.

Yacoub had led the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) operations in Darfur, including the siege of El Fasher City in North Darfur State, for over a month. On May 14, 2024, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on him, including a banking ban and asset freeze, for…